Alaskapox Virus Background Information
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Which family does Alaskapox belong to?

  • Paramyxoviruses
  • Retroviruses
  • Coronaviruses
  • Orthopoxviruses (correct)

    • Where was Alaskapox discovered in 2015?

  • Nome, Alaska
  • Juneau, Alaska
  • Anchorage, Alaska
  • Fairbanks, Alaska (correct)

    • How does Alaskapox mainly spread?

  • By consuming contaminated food
  • From person to person
  • Through the air
  • Through contact with infected animals (correct)

    • What symptoms have people with Alaskapox experienced?

    <p>Bumps on the skin, joint pain, and swollen lymph nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people in Alaska have become infected with Alaskapox in the last nine years?

    <p>Seven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is being advised by Alaskan health officials for individuals with Alaskapox lesions?

    <p>To cover the lesion with a bandage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about the latest Alaskapox case mentioned in the text?

    <p>It was the first time someone died from Alaskapox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the older man in the text contract Alaskapox?

    <p>From repeated scratching by a hunting cat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the older man in the text at a higher risk of infection?

    <p>Because he had a suppressed immune system from cancer treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What precaution is recommended by health officials to keep pets and family members safe from Alaskapox?

    <p>Keep a safe distance from wildlife and wash hands after being outdoors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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