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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Seven (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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