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COVID-19 Airborne Transmission and Infectivity Quiz

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What type of virus is responsible for the COVID-19 outbreak?

Beta coronavirus (correct)
Adenovirus
Influenza virus
Rhinovirus

Which of the following viruses can survive in dry air for up to 3 hours?

Varicella virus
Rhinovirus
Coronavirus (correct)
Influenza virus

What is the primary method of transmission for coronaviruses like SARS-CoV-2?

Droplet and aerosol transmission (correct)
Fecal-oral route
Bloodborne transmission
Vertical transmission

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of coronaviruses?

Cause severe respiratory illness in all infected patients (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pathogens is most commonly associated with atypical pneumonia in children and young adults?

Mycoplasma pneumoniae (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following viruses is NOT mentioned in the text as a cause of atypical pneumonia?

Hepatitis B virus (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of coronaviruses makes them prone to causing epidemics?

Their ability to mutate easily (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the high number of deaths associated with COVID-19?

Highest number of deaths among people with pre-existing chronic conditions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the SARS and COVID-19 outbreaks in terms of their origins?

SARS originated in Guandong, China, while COVID-19 originated in Wuhan, China (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the coronavirus family in general?

Cause mild to moderate respiratory illnesses such as the common cold (B) Signup and view all the answers

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