Rinderpest

What virus was eradicated in 1980?

• rinderpest

• small pox

• chicken pox

• influenza

What symptoms did cattle present when infected with rinderpest? Select ALL that apply.

• fever

• seizures

• diarrhea

• vomiting

Rinderpest not only affected cattle, but also humans. What percentage of the human population of Ethiopia died as a result of rinderpest?

• 25% or one quarter

• 33% or one third

• 50% or one half

• 10% or one tenth

How did scientists developed a vaccine for cattle?

• They used a weakened rinderpest virus in goats

• They used goat DNA to transform the cow DNA

• They used goats to get infected in the Serengeti instead of the cows

The Programme depended on what for its success in fully eradicating rinderpest? Select ALL that apply.

• the scientific community

• society

• the CDC

• FEMA

Why was rinderpest easier to eradicate? Select ALL that apply.

• It mutated slowly

• little variation between different rinderpest strains

• It mutated too frequently

• great variation between different rinderpest strains

Why are other viruses like ZIKA and HIV difficult to eradicate? Select ALL that apply.

• Symptoms are not exhibited

• They don't show up for years

• They don't possess DNA

• They can change into bacteria