28 Questions
What is an emerging zoonosis?
A zoonosis that is newly recognized or newly evolved
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing emerging zoonoses?
Vitamin deficiency
What is the transmission route of a zoonotic disease when an inanimate object carries a pathogen from an animal to a person?
Fomite
Which of the following is an example of a direct contact transmission route of a zoonotic disease?
Touching infected animal's saliva
What percentage of infectious diseases in people can be spread from animals?
More than 6 out of 10
What is the maximum safe sound level that does not cause harm to living organisms, according to the World Health Organization?
70 dB
What is the main unit of measurement for expressing the ratio of physical quantities, particularly for acoustic and electric power?
Decibel
Which of the following sources of noise pollution is most likely to have a high noise level?
Railway junctions
What is a direct result of noise pollution caused by elevated blood levels over a longer period of time?
Hypertension
What is the primary purpose of vector control methods?
To eradicate or control vector populations and limit disease transmission
At what decibel level can noise pollution directly cause hear loss in adults?
140 dB
What is the main objective of habitat control in vector control?
To remove or reduce the number of breeding places
What is a consequence of sleep disturbances caused by noise pollution?
Serious diseases
What is the goal of using insecticides, larvicides, and repellents in vector control?
To control disease-transmitting pest populations
Which of the following diseases is NOT mentioned as a reason for implementing feed hygiene?
Malaria
What is the primary role of chemical control in combating vector-borne diseases?
To control disease-transmitting pest populations using pesticides
What is the primary role of vectors in the transmission of diseases?
To carry diseases from infected animals to humans
What is the most effective way to control vectors and prevent the spread of diseases?
Practicing good hygiene and controlling the environment
Which of the following diseases is NOT transmitted by mosquitoes?
Tick-borne Encephalitis
What is the purpose of disinfection in controlling the spread of diseases?
To destroy pathogenic material
How many people are affected by vector-borne diseases worldwide?
Hundreds of millions
What is the primary advantage of community mobilization in preventing vector-borne diseases?
It prevents the spread of diseases through protective measures
What is the primary difference between acute and delayed effects of radiation?
Duration of radiation exposure
Which of the following is a long-term effect of radiation exposure?
Cancer induction
What is the purpose of a dosimeter?
To absorb the dose of ionizing radiation
What is the recommended practice for reducing radiation exposure in medical examinations?
Avoiding unnecessary x-ray examinations, especially in children and pregnant women
What determines the biological effects of radiation?
Rate of absorption, area exposed, and individual sensitivity
What is the primary concern in the genetic effects of radiation exposure?
Inheritable mutations to DNA
Test your knowledge on emerging zoonoses, including factors that influence their spread and examples of recent outbreaks such as Bird Flu, AIDS, and SARS-COV-2. Learn about environmental, demographic, and social changes that contribute to the emergence of zoonotic diseases.
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