Brucellosis (Malta Fever) (Undulant Fever) Quiz
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What is the mode of transmission for Brucellosis?

  • Direct contact with infected animals and their secretions (correct)
  • Consumption of contaminated water
  • Inhalation of polluted air
  • Mosquito bites

Which organ is NOT commonly affected by Brucellosis?

  • Liver
  • Heart
  • Lungs
  • Kidneys (correct)

What is the average incubation period for Brucellosis?

  • 2-4 weeks (correct)
  • 1-2 days
  • 1-2 weeks
  • 4-6 weeks

What is the source of infection for Brucellosis?

<p>Cattle, goats, sheep, camels, pigs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What measures should be taken to prevent Brucellosis among occupational workers like farmers and butchers?

<p>Use protective devices (gloves, goggles, masks, gowns) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fatality rate for Brucellosis?

<p>5-10% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can humans spread Brucellosis to each other?

<p>No, there is no carrier state (no infection from man to man) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of immunity do individuals usually develop after recovering from Brucellosis?

<p><em>Prolonged immunity</em> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the infectious agent responsible for Brucellosis?

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

How is Brucellosis transmitted?

<p>Through direct contact with infected animal tissues &amp; secretions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average incubation period for Brucellosis?

<p>2 to 4 weeks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a symptom of Brucellosis?

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

What is the fatality rate for Brucellosis?

<p>Less than 1% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a complication of Brucellosis related to bone and joint?

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

What is the carrier state for Brucellosis?

<p>'Carriers' do not transmit the infection to others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended prevention measure for Brucellosis?

<p>Avoiding consumption of undercooked meat, unpasteurized milk or dairy products (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of transmission for Brucellosis?

<p>Direct contact with infected animal tissues &amp; secretions, ingestion of contaminated raw milk and meat, inhalation of infected dust. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is rabies virus primarily transmitted to humans?

<p>Through the bite of infected (rabid) animal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average incubation period for rabies in humans?

<p>1-3 months (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the initial symptoms of rabies in humans?

<p>Flu-like symptoms with fever, headache, and itching at the site of bite (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic symptom of rabies that involves a fear of water?

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

What is the mode of entry for the rabies virus into the human body?

<p>Through broken skin or mucous membranes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended preventive measure for individuals bitten by animals suspected to have rabies?

<p>Administration of human rabies immunoglobulin and rabies vaccine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the portal of exit for the rabies virus in infected animals?

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

What is the typical outcome once clinical signs of rabies appear in humans?

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

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