Emerging Issues in Food Science and Nutrition Quiz
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What is one of the reasons MERS is listed in the WHO Blueprint list for priority pathogens?

  • Low fatality rate
  • Easily treatable with existing medications
  • Pandemic potential (correct)
  • Only affects a specific region
  • Where was MERS-CoV first identified as causing human disease?

  • Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (correct)
  • Istanbul, Turkey
  • Cairo, Egypt
  • Amman, Jordan
  • When did the largest outbreak of human-to-human MERS-CoV transmission occur?

  • 2019
  • 2017
  • 2013
  • 2015 (correct)
  • What led to the identification of MERS-CoV as causing human disease?

    <p>Isolation from a lung sample of a patient with severe pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk associated with MERS-CoV?

    <p>Considerable risk of spreading globally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    MERS and WHO Priority Pathogens

    • MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) is considered a priority pathogen due to its potential for severe outbreaks and high mortality rate among infected individuals.

    Origin of MERS-CoV

    • MERS-CoV was first identified in Saudi Arabia as the causative agent of human disease in 2012.

    Major Outbreak Events

    • The largest outbreak of human-to-human transmission of MERS-CoV occurred in 2015, primarily linked to a series of healthcare-associated cases in South Korea.

    Identification of MERS-CoV

    • The identification of MERS-CoV as a cause of human disease stemmed from the investigation of pneumonia cases in Saudi Arabia, which revealed a novel coronavirus.

    Risk Factors

    • A significant risk associated with MERS-CoV involves its zoonotic potential, as it can infect humans through contact with infected camels, along with its ability to cause severe respiratory illness, leading to high fatality rates.

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    Test your knowledge of emerging issues in food science and nutrition with this quiz. Explore topics such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and its impact on global public health. Learn about the pandemic potential, threat to global health security, and other key aspects of MERS as listed in the WHO Blueprint.

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