Brain-infecting virus spread by mosquitoes in Michigan

Brain-infecting virus spread by mosquitoes in Michigan

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Science, Health Sciences, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the eastern equine encephalitis virus, its transmission from birds to mosquitoes, and then to humans. It explains the symptoms of systemic and encephalitic infections, such as fever, headache, and brain swelling. The CDC advises using insect repellents and wearing protective clothing as there is no vaccine available.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the eastern equine encephalitis virus primarily spread to humans?

Direct contact

Airborne transmission

Mosquito bites

Contaminated water

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two types of illnesses that can result from contracting the eastern equine encephalitis virus?

Systemic

Encephalidic

Both

None

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symptoms are associated with a systemic infection of the eastern equine encephalitis virus?

Fever

Chills

Malaise

All of the above

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of a human vaccine against the eastern equine encephalitis virus?

Available

In development

Not available

Discontinued

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What preventive measures does the CDC recommend to avoid mosquito bites?

Use insect repellent

Wear long sleeve clothing

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All of the above