Malaria and Vaccine Development Quiz

What impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on other epidemics?

• It has had no impact on other diseases.

• It has made other epidemics easier to control.

• It has eradicated many other diseases.

• It has complicated the treatment and control of other epidemics.

What organism causes malaria?

• A virus

• A bacterium

• A parasite

• A fungus

How effective are current anti-malarial drugs in preventing malaria?

• 100% effective

• 72% effective

• 50% effective

• 25% effective

What is a major challenge in developing vaccines for parasitic diseases?

• Parasites have simple antigens.

• Parasites are less complex than viruses.

• Parasites do not have antigens.

• Parasites are more complex than bacteria or viruses.

Which vaccine candidate has shown up to 77% effectiveness in trials?

• mRNA vaccine

• NIH live attenuated vaccine

• Mosquirix

• R21

What is unique about the NIH live attenuated malaria vaccine?

• It contains a weakened live parasite.

• It contains a viral protein.

• It contains a dead parasite.

• It contains no parasite.

What technology is used in the newest malaria vaccine candidate?

• DNA technology

• Live attenuated technology

• mRNA technology

• Protein subunit technology

What is the main hurdle for malaria vaccines before they can be widely used?

• Production and distribution logistics

• Insufficient funding

• Lack of interest

• Lack of scientific research

What is the expected availability year for the first mRNA malaria vaccine for humans?

• 2022

• 2025

• 2030

• 2020

What is the potential impact of successful malaria vaccines?

• They will have no impact.

• They could eradicate malaria.

• They will increase malaria cases.

• They will only reduce symptoms.