The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme covers the following diseases, except:

Tripura CHO - 2021

Community Health Nursing

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Appeared in: Tripura CHO - 2021

Explanation

The question requires identifying the disease that is NOT covered by the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP).
Leprosy is the correct answer because it is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, not by a vector.
Transmission of leprosy occurs through respiratory droplets, unlike vector-borne diseases which are spread by insects like mosquitoes and sandflies.
India has a specific, separate program for leprosy called the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP), which was launched to control and eradicate the disease.

Option A: Malaria is a major focus of the NVBDCP. It is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
Option C: Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the same vector that transmits Dengue. It is one of the six diseases targeted by the NVBDCP.
Option D: Japanese encephalitis is a viral brain infection spread through mosquito bites, specifically from the Culex species. It is a key component of the NVBDCP, especially focusing on vaccination and vector control in endemic areas.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: Knowing Diseases covered under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) helps nurses interpret findings accurately and avoid errors in routine assessment, medication administration, and patient teaching.
Community health nurses must be aware of the diseases covered under national health programs like NVBDCP and NLEP for effective implementation of prevention, control, and treatment strategies at the grassroots level.
Knowledge of these programs is crucial for health education, early case detection, and ensuring timely referral and treatment, which are key nursing responsibilities.
Understanding the mode of transmission helps in providing specific health education to the community, such as using mosquito nets for vector-borne diseases versus promoting hygiene and early treatment for leprosy.

How to Approach the Question

First, carefully read the question and note the keyword 'except'. This means you are looking for the option that does not fit with the others.
Identify the main subject of the question, which is the 'National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme' (NVBDCP).
Recall or deduce the purpose of the NVBDCP. The name itself implies it deals with diseases spread by vectors (like insects).
Evaluate each option to see if it is a vector-borne disease.
Malaria, Chikungunya, and Japanese encephalitis are all transmitted by mosquitoes, which are vectors. Therefore, they are likely covered by the NVBDCP.
Consider Leprosy. Recall that it is a bacterial infection (M. leprae) spread through person-to-person contact, not by a vector.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Diseases covered under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)
Stem keywords: National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, NVBDCP, diseases
Lead-in keywords: except
Negative lead-in flag: Question asks for the exception

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