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WorksheetsNipah Virus
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Natural Reservoir of Nipah Virus is
Pig
Human
Fruit Bat
Monkey
What precautions are advised for high-risk individuals?
Remain at home and monitor their health
Seek immediate medical attention
Continue with daily activities as usual
Not mentioned
What is the treatment for Nipah virus?
Supportive care
Antiviral medication
Vaccination
Surgery
Why are bats considered a natural reservoir for the Nipah virus?
Bats can carry the Nipah virus asymptomatically and transmit it to other species.
Bats are immune to all viruses and cannot transmit them.
Bats only carry the Nipah virus during the winter months.
Bats are known to eliminate the Nipah virus from their bodies completely.
Is it a DNA or RNA virus ?
DNA
RNA
What preventive measures can be taken to avoid Nipah virus infection?
Consume raw fruits and vegetables
Stay in crowded places without masks
Avoid contact with sick animals, practice good hygiene, consume well-cooked food, and avoid exposure to infected individuals.
Avoid washing hands after handling animals
Can you name a significant outbreak of the Nipah virus and its location?
2010 outbreak in Dhaka, Bangladesh
2015 outbreak in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2005 outbreak in Kerala, India
2001 outbreak in Siliguri, West Bengal, India
How is the Nipah virus primarily transmitted to humans?
Transmission through contaminated water sources.
Airborne transmission from infected individuals.
Consumption of undercooked meat from infected animals.
Direct contact with infected bats or their secretions.
What is the Nipah virus?
A virus transmitted from animals to humans
A virus transmitted through contaminated food
A virus transmitted directly between people
All of the above
What do people consume in order to be infected?
Undercooked meat
Raw date palm sap
Contaminated veggies
Tap water
In which country was the first outbreak of the Nipah virus?
Thailand
Bangladesh
India
Malaysia
Is there currently a vaccine for Nipah?
Yes both treatment and vaccine
No just treatments
No treatments or vaccines
Yes but only vaccines
What symptoms are most common in this virus ?
Skin rash
Brain swelling
High Fever
Jaundice
What is the main mode of transmission?
Airborne
Contact with infected animals & people
Insect bites
Contaminated water
Which animal acts as an intermediate host in outbreaks?
Pig
Cow
Dog
Human
