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A harmless version of a microorganism that is introduced to humans, or animals to help stimulate immunity, making them resistant to infection by that microorganism.
blood-borne pathogen
fomite
vaccination
vector
virus
A living organism (usually a biting insect) that can transfer a disease from one animal or plant to another.
blood-borne pathogen
fomite
vaccination
vector
virus
A disease that can spread from animals to people.
Salmonella
pathogen
influenza
zoonotic
A highly contagious respiratory disease
zoonotic
bacteria
influenza
pathogen
When many people or animals in a specific area become ill in greater numbers than normal.
foodborne illness
salmonella
disease outbreak
sterilize
Bacteria that often causes food poisoning in humans, commonly found in chicken and eggs products
bacteria
E.Coli
zoonotic
salmonella
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of the coronavirus?
dry cough
fever
rash
shortness of breath
Washing your hands is considered to be one of the very best defenses you can take to prevent the spread of the virus. It is recommended that you wash your hands for at least ________________.
5 seconds
10 seconds
20 seconds
4 minutes
Influenza carried by pigs is called
swine flu
pig flu
pork flu
bacon bloat
Influenza viruses carried by chicken and ducks is called
poultry plague
duck dengue
fowl fever
avian flu
Zoonotic diseases are becoming more common because: choose all that apply
people live further away from wild animals
habitat destruction makes wild animals closer to people
there are more livestock to supply food to growing population
larger human population lets viruses spread faster
Which is most widespread?
an outbreak
an epidemic
a pandemic
The word 'corona' comes from latin and means:
sun
bat
coke
crown
Science of studying disease-causing microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, Fungi, etc)
Streptococcus
Infection
Protozoa
Microbiology
What is Novel Corona Virus ?
A Corona Virus Strain that has previously NOT been identified.
A Corona Virus Strain that has previously been identified.
Why is it considered an EPIDEMIC?
It is a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a particular geographic area, beyond the number health officials typically expect.
It is a health crises that people fear due to media coverage.
How is an EPIDEMIC different from an OUTBREAK?
Outbreak is localized and impacts small number of population. An epidemic starts off as an outbreak but an outbreak does not necessarily have to grow to become an epidemic.
Outbreak and Epidemic are synonyms. Both have exactly the same meaning,
Why is Corona Virus considered an EMERGING DISEASE?
It is considered emerging disease because there is no awareness about it so the scientists are curious and want to learn about the new viruses and how they impact patients.
It is considered an emerging disease because it has occurred in the population of a certain geographic region for the first time, but then rapidly reaches new peaks in the number of cases reported.
What is the meaning of TRANSMISSION of a disease?
It describes how a disease is transferred. This happens in different ways. There's direct transmission — person-to-person contact and droplet spread (see definitions below). And there's indirect transmission, for example, consuming contaminated food and water, getting bitten by a disease-carrying mosquito or tick or breathing in a microbe carried by dust.
Transmission has no role in spread of Coronavirus. It is a genetic disease.
What is an INCUBATION PERIOD?
The time from a person's exposure to a VIRUS to the time symptoms are developed.
The time period between travelling from one place to another.
What is the meaning of the term "Quarantine"? Why is it important for corona patients?
Quarantine is categorizing patients by age. This helps corona patients stay with their peers to reduce anxiety.
The separation or restriction of movement of individuals who appear to be healthy but may have been exposed to an infectious disease to see if they become sick.
What is the meaning of the term SCREENING in disease control ?
Screening is placing a protective sheet on corona patients so their fever reduces.
Screening a patient means a health check to see if the patient is doing fine.
Who is considered a a SUPER SPREADER of a virus?
A person infected with a virus who transmits infection to an unusually large number of people.
A person who gives the biggest fight and defeats the disease is considered a SUPER SPREADER.
What kind of professionals are VIROLOGISTS ?
Virologist are medical professional dealing with the study of viruses.
Virologist is the professional who treats mental health problems.
CHICKEN POX is caused by
Varicella zoster
Measles Virus
Mycobacterium bovis
H1N1
Avian flu is caused by
H1N1
H5N1
H2N2
H3N1
MERS-CoV is mainly caused by
Birds
Horse
Dogs
Dromedary camels
Paxlovid tablets used for the COVID19 treatment contains....
Amantidine and rimantidine
Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir
Sulphamethoxazole and trimethoprim
Ibuprofen and Paracetamol
COVID-19 is also called as SARS-CoV (a)
Rubella infection can be prevented by using Vaccine...
MMR
DPT
IPV
DTaP
Feeling of pins and needles in the legs is called as...
Paresthesia
Meningitis
Paralysis
Nervous pain
.........is a viral infection that primarily affects saliva-producing (salivary) parotid glands that are located near your ears.
Mumps
Rubella
Rotavirus Infection
H. Influenza
German measles is another name for the...
Rubella
Cholera
Mumps
Chicken Pox
No vaccine or specific treatment is currently available for....
COVID-19
Bird Flu
MERS
Cholera
