Avian Influenza Transmission and Epidemiology Quiz

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How can virus-containing excretions from infected birds contaminate the environment?

  • Through aerosols and feces (correct)
  • Through direct contact with other birds
  • Through feathers and beak shedding
  • Through contaminated eggs

In what ways can susceptible birds be exposed to the virus?

  • Through contaminated eggs and feathers
  • Through physical contact with infected birds
  • Through shared nesting spaces
  • Inhalation and ingestion (correct)

How might infected poultry contribute to the spread of the virus?

  • Through direct physical contact with other birds
  • By shedding virus through feathers
  • If their tissues are used without proper processing in rendered products (correct)
  • By laying infected eggs

How can live-virus vaccines contribute to the spread of the virus?

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Bird excretion contamination

Infected bird excretions, such as aerosols and feces, can spread the virus to the environment.

Susceptible bird exposure

Susceptible birds can get infected by inhaling or eating the virus.

Poultry contribution to spread

Improperly processed infected poultry can spread the virus through rendered products.

Live-virus vaccine spread

Chickens vaccinated with live-virus vaccines can spread the virus by shedding the vaccine virus.

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