This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Brick incinerator is used for ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Waste sharp, B. Discarded medicine, C. Infectious waste, D. Disposable items
C: Infectious waste
Answer: C: Infectious waste 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Infectious waste Drum (or field) incinerator and brick incinerator should be used only as a last reso, as it is difficult to burn the waste completely without generating potentially harmful smoke.The option is appropriate only in emergency situations during acute outbreaks of communicable diseases and should be used only for infectious waste.