Herpes: Definition and Transmission Quiz
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What is the infectious agent that causes genital herpes?

  • Varicella-zoster virus (correct)
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Herpes simplex virus Type 1 (HSV-1)

How is neonatal herpes typically transmitted to a child?

  • Through skin contact with an infected person
  • Through airborne droplets
  • During delivery from a pregnant woman with herpes
  • Through breastfeeding (correct)

What are the symptoms associated with oral herpes?

  • Persistent cough and shortness of breath (correct)
  • Recurrent painful blisters or ulcers around the mouth or lips
  • Fever and joint pain
  • Skin rash on the arms and legs

What complication can herpes cause in immunocompromized people?

<p>Meningoencephalitis (brain infection) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the infectious agent responsible for syphilis?

<p>Treponema pallidum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is syphilis primarily transmitted?

<p>Skin-to-skin contact with infectious lesions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms associated with secondary syphilis?

<p>Fever, headache, skin rash (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of transmission of syphilis?

<p>Skin-to-skin contact with infectious lesions, sexual route, blood transfusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for syphilis?

<p>Antibiotics such as penicillin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito?

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

What is the incubation period for syphilis?

<p>9 - 90 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is NOT transmitted by mosquitoes?

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

Which disease is transmitted by the Tsetse fly?

<p>African Trypanosomiasis (Sleeping sickness) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is associated with Black fly Fever?

<p>Black fly Fever (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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