Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Scarlet fever is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
Statement (II): Dick test is used for screening susceptible individuals to scarlet fever.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true

Hint:

Remember these classical diagnostic skin tests:
- Dick Test \(\rightarrow\) Susceptibility to Scarlet Fever (Streptococcus pyogenes erythrogenic toxin).
- Schick Test \(\rightarrow\) Susceptibility to Diphtheria (Corynebacterium diphtheriae toxin).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A