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What was the situation with Zika virus transmission in the US in 2018 and 2019?
What was the situation with Zika virus transmission in the US in 2018 and 2019?
- There were widespread outbreaks
- There were many travel-associated cases
- There were no reports of transmission (correct)
- There were limited local transmissions
What happened in the Pacific Islands between 2007 and 2013?
What happened in the Pacific Islands between 2007 and 2013?
- There was widespread transmission of the Zika virus
- The Zika virus was eradicated
- The Zika virus was first detected in mosquitoes
- The Zika virus spread to numerous islands (correct)
What was the likely cause of the Zika virus spreading to numerous Pacific Islands?
What was the likely cause of the Zika virus spreading to numerous Pacific Islands?
- Infected air travelers (correct)
- Contaminated water supplies
- International trade and commerce
- Infected mosquitoes migrating from Asia
What was the pattern of Zika virus outbreaks in the US in 2015 and 2016?
What was the pattern of Zika virus outbreaks in the US in 2015 and 2016?
What was the duration of the Zika virus infection in early cases?
What was the duration of the Zika virus infection in early cases?
In which region did the Zika virus first emerge?
In which region did the Zika virus first emerge?
What was the primary mode of transmission of the Zika virus in the US in 2015 and 2016?
What was the primary mode of transmission of the Zika virus in the US in 2015 and 2016?
What was the characteristic rash associated with the Zika virus infection?
What was the characteristic rash associated with the Zika virus infection?
What health problems were linked to the Zika virus beyond microcephaly?
What health problems were linked to the Zika virus beyond microcephaly?
What was the characteristic of the Zika virus infection in the early cases in terms of temperature?
What was the characteristic of the Zika virus infection in the early cases in terms of temperature?
What was the pattern of Zika virus outbreaks in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands?
What was the pattern of Zika virus outbreaks in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands?
What was the primary location of Zika virus transmission in the US in 2015 and 2016?
What was the primary location of Zika virus transmission in the US in 2015 and 2016?
What was the situation with microcephaly cases in Brazil by the end of December 2015?
What was the situation with microcephaly cases in Brazil by the end of December 2015?
In which year did the number of reported Zika virus disease cases in the US start to decline?
In which year did the number of reported Zika virus disease cases in the US start to decline?
What was the characteristic of the Zika virus infection in the early cases in terms of duration?
What was the characteristic of the Zika virus infection in the early cases in terms of duration?
What was the likely mode of transmission of the Zika virus to the Pacific Islands?
What was the likely mode of transmission of the Zika virus to the Pacific Islands?
What is the primary treatment for HIV/AIDS?
What is the primary treatment for HIV/AIDS?
What is the main mode of transmission for HIV/AIDS?
What is the main mode of transmission for HIV/AIDS?
Which disease is caused by the Sin Nombre virus, a type of hantavirus?
Which disease is caused by the Sin Nombre virus, a type of hantavirus?
What is the main treatment for HPS (Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome)?
What is the main treatment for HPS (Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome)?
What is the disease causing agent of SARS?
What is the disease causing agent of SARS?
Which of the following diseases has no specific vaccine available?
Which of the following diseases has no specific vaccine available?
Which of the following diseases is caused by a filovirus?
Which of the following diseases is caused by a filovirus?
What is the primary mode of transmission for MERS and COVID-19?
What is the primary mode of transmission for MERS and COVID-19?
Which of the following diseases has a specific vaccine available?
Which of the following diseases has a specific vaccine available?
What is the main treatment for MERS, Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever, and Zika virus?
What is the main treatment for MERS, Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever, and Zika virus?
Which of the following diseases is associated with severe neurological impairment?
Which of the following diseases is associated with severe neurological impairment?
What is the primary way to prevent the transmission of Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever?
What is the primary way to prevent the transmission of Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever?
What is the primary mode of transmission for HPS (Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome)?
What is the primary mode of transmission for HPS (Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome)?
What is the primary treatment for SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)?
What is the primary treatment for SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)?
What is the disease causing agent of BSE (vCJD)?
What is the disease causing agent of BSE (vCJD)?
What is the primary mode of transmission for MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome)?
What is the primary mode of transmission for MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome)?
What is the primary treatment for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever?
What is the primary treatment for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever?
What is the primary risk of transmission for AIDS?
What is the primary risk of transmission for AIDS?
What is the primary mode of transmission for HPS?
What is the primary mode of transmission for HPS?
Which of the following viruses is associated with severe respiratory illness and neurological complications?
Which of the following viruses is associated with severe respiratory illness and neurological complications?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever?
What is the main protective measure for Zika virus infection?
What is the main protective measure for Zika virus infection?
What is the primary mode of transmission for BSE (vCJD)?
What is the primary mode of transmission for BSE (vCJD)?
What is the advantage of having a healthy normal microbiota?
What is the advantage of having a healthy normal microbiota?
What is the primary source of microbiota for a newborn?
What is the primary source of microbiota for a newborn?
What is the name of the thin film that forms on tooth surfaces, influencing bacterial colonization and dental plaque formation?
What is the name of the thin film that forms on tooth surfaces, influencing bacterial colonization and dental plaque formation?
Which bacteria are primary colonizers of the tooth surface and contribute to dental plaque formation?
Which bacteria are primary colonizers of the tooth surface and contribute to dental plaque formation?
What is the result of the demineralization of tooth enamel by acids produced by bacteria in dental plaque?
What is the result of the demineralization of tooth enamel by acids produced by bacteria in dental plaque?
What is the primary factor that influences the shaping of microbiota later in life?
What is the primary factor that influences the shaping of microbiota later in life?
What body regions are thought to be 'sterile'?
What body regions are thought to be 'sterile'?
Which mode of delivery has a significant influence on the initial colonization of the infant's gut microbiota?
Which mode of delivery has a significant influence on the initial colonization of the infant's gut microbiota?
What is the primary factor that shapes the composition of the infant's gut microbiota during the first few months?
What is the primary factor that shapes the composition of the infant's gut microbiota during the first few months?
Which bacteria is commonly associated with cavities?
Which bacteria is commonly associated with cavities?
What is the primary factor that influences the development and stability of the microbiota in older children?
What is the primary factor that influences the development and stability of the microbiota in older children?
Which bacteria is commonly associated with atypical pneumonia?
Which bacteria is commonly associated with atypical pneumonia?
What is the name of the disease caused by the Ebola virus?
What is the name of the disease caused by the Ebola virus?
What is the primary vector for the Zika virus?
What is the primary vector for the Zika virus?
What is the name of the protein covering on the tooth?
What is the name of the protein covering on the tooth?
What is the body surface with the greatest density of microbes?
What is the body surface with the greatest density of microbes?
What is the term for a live microbial adjunct that benefits the host?
What is the term for a live microbial adjunct that benefits the host?
What is the primary mode of transmission for MERS and COVID-19?
What is the primary mode of transmission for MERS and COVID-19?
Which disease is caused by a misfolded prion protein, particularly from bovine origin?
Which disease is caused by a misfolded prion protein, particularly from bovine origin?
What is the primary treatment for MERS?
What is the primary treatment for MERS?
Which disease is associated with severe respiratory distress, particularly in young children and individuals with underlying respiratory conditions?
Which disease is associated with severe respiratory distress, particularly in young children and individuals with underlying respiratory conditions?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever?
What is the primary treatment for Zika virus infection?
What is the primary treatment for Zika virus infection?
What is the primary treatment for HIV/AIDS?
What is the primary treatment for HIV/AIDS?
Which disease is caused by the Sin Nombre virus, a type of hantavirus?
Which disease is caused by the Sin Nombre virus, a type of hantavirus?
What is the primary risk of transmission for HIV/AIDS?
What is the primary risk of transmission for HIV/AIDS?
What is the disease causing agent of SARS?
What is the disease causing agent of SARS?
What is the primary treatment for HPS?
What is the primary treatment for HPS?
What is the disease causing agent of AIDS?
What is the disease causing agent of AIDS?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Zika virus infection?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Zika virus infection?
What is the primary protective measure for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever?
What is the primary protective measure for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever?
What is the name of the disease caused by the Zika virus?
What is the name of the disease caused by the Zika virus?
What is the primary risk of transmission for BSE (vCJD)?
What is the primary risk of transmission for BSE (vCJD)?
What is the primary risk of transmission for AIDS?
What is the primary risk of transmission for AIDS?
Which disease is caused by a misfolded prion protein?
Which disease is caused by a misfolded prion protein?
What is the name of the respiratory virus associated with symptoms ranging from mild cold-like symptoms to severe respiratory illness?
What is the name of the respiratory virus associated with symptoms ranging from mild cold-like symptoms to severe respiratory illness?
What is the primary treatment for COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)?
What is the primary treatment for COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)?
What is the primary risk of transmission for Zika virus?
What is the primary risk of transmission for Zika virus?
What is the primary mode of transmission for BSE (vCJD)?
What is the primary mode of transmission for BSE (vCJD)?
What is the primary mode of transmission for MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome)?
What is the primary mode of transmission for MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome)?
What is the primary treatment for AIDS?
What is the primary treatment for AIDS?
What is the primary source of microbiota for a newborn?
What is the primary source of microbiota for a newborn?
What is the term for the thin film that forms on tooth surfaces?
What is the term for the thin film that forms on tooth surfaces?
What is the primary factor that influences the shaping of microbiota later in life?
What is the primary factor that influences the shaping of microbiota later in life?
Which bacteria are primary colonizers of the tooth surface and contribute to dental plaque formation?
Which bacteria are primary colonizers of the tooth surface and contribute to dental plaque formation?
What is the result of the demineralization of tooth enamel by acids produced by bacteria in dental plaque?
What is the result of the demineralization of tooth enamel by acids produced by bacteria in dental plaque?
What is the primary factor that influences the composition of the infant's gut microbiota during the first few months?
What is the primary factor that influences the composition of the infant's gut microbiota during the first few months?
What is the primary factor that influences the initial colonization of the infant's gut microbiota?
What is the primary factor that influences the initial colonization of the infant's gut microbiota?
What is the term for a nondigestible substance that helps colonic bacteria?
What is the term for a nondigestible substance that helps colonic bacteria?
Which bacteria is commonly associated with sinusitis?
Which bacteria is commonly associated with sinusitis?
What is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus?
What is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus?
What is the original source of SARS, MERS, and COVID-19 thought to be?
What is the original source of SARS, MERS, and COVID-19 thought to be?
What is the name of the virus that causes Acute Flaccid Myelitis?
What is the name of the virus that causes Acute Flaccid Myelitis?
What is the most deadly strain of Ebola virus?
What is the most deadly strain of Ebola virus?
In an infected person, which body fluid has the most HIV particles?
In an infected person, which body fluid has the most HIV particles?
What is the name of the protein covering on the tooth?
What is the name of the protein covering on the tooth?
Which species is considered a beneficial oral microbe?
Which species is considered a beneficial oral microbe?
What is the disease causing agent of AIDS?
What is the disease causing agent of AIDS?
What is the primary treatment for HIV/AIDS?
What is the primary treatment for HIV/AIDS?
What is the primary mode of transmission for HPS?
What is the primary mode of transmission for HPS?
What is the primary symptom of SARS in its initial stages?
What is the primary symptom of SARS in its initial stages?
Which of the following diseases has no specific vaccine available?
Which of the following diseases has no specific vaccine available?
What is the primary risk of transmission for HIV/AIDS?
What is the primary risk of transmission for HIV/AIDS?
What is the primary mode of transmission for COVID-19?
What is the primary mode of transmission for COVID-19?
Which disease is associated with severe neurological impairment and caused by a misfolded prion protein?
Which disease is associated with severe neurological impairment and caused by a misfolded prion protein?
What is the primary treatment for MERS and Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever?
What is the primary treatment for MERS and Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever?
Which disease is transmitted through mosquito bites and associated with mild fever, rash, and conjunctivitis?
Which disease is transmitted through mosquito bites and associated with mild fever, rash, and conjunctivitis?
What is the primary risk of transmission for BSE (vCJD)?
What is the primary risk of transmission for BSE (vCJD)?
Which disease is associated with severe respiratory distress, particularly in young children and individuals with underlying respiratory conditions?
Which disease is associated with severe respiratory distress, particularly in young children and individuals with underlying respiratory conditions?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Zika virus infection?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Zika virus infection?
Which of the following diseases is associated with severe respiratory distress, particularly in young children and individuals with underlying respiratory conditions?
Which of the following diseases is associated with severe respiratory distress, particularly in young children and individuals with underlying respiratory conditions?
What is the primary mode of transmission for HPS (Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome)?
What is the primary mode of transmission for HPS (Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome)?
What is the primary mode of transmission for BSE (vCJD)?
What is the primary mode of transmission for BSE (vCJD)?
What is the primary advantage of having a healthy normal microbiota?
What is the primary advantage of having a healthy normal microbiota?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever?
What is the essential measure to prevent the transmission of BSE (vCJD)?
What is the essential measure to prevent the transmission of BSE (vCJD)?
What is the primary treatment for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever?
What is the primary treatment for Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever?
What is the primary risk of transmission for HPS (Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome)?
What is the primary risk of transmission for HPS (Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome)?
What is the primary mode of transmission for SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)?
What is the primary mode of transmission for SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)?
What is the primary treatment for COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)?
What is the primary treatment for COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)?
What is the primary risk of transmission for AIDS?
What is the primary risk of transmission for AIDS?
What is the primary source of microbiota for a newborn?
What is the primary source of microbiota for a newborn?
Which bacterium is primarily responsible for tooth decay and gum disease?
Which bacterium is primarily responsible for tooth decay and gum disease?
What is the term for the thin film that forms on tooth surfaces?
What is the term for the thin film that forms on tooth surfaces?
What is the result of the demineralization of tooth enamel by acids produced by bacteria in dental plaque?
What is the result of the demineralization of tooth enamel by acids produced by bacteria in dental plaque?
Which body regions are thought to be 'sterile'?
Which body regions are thought to be 'sterile'?
What is the primary role of the pellicle in oral microbiology?
What is the primary role of the pellicle in oral microbiology?
What is the primary factor that influences the initial colonization of the infant's gut microbiota?
What is the primary factor that influences the initial colonization of the infant's gut microbiota?
What is the term for a nondigestible substance that helps colonic bacteria?
What is the term for a nondigestible substance that helps colonic bacteria?
Which bacteria are the most common causes of meningitis in the neonate?
Which bacteria are the most common causes of meningitis in the neonate?
What is the organ system maldeveloped in 'germ-free' animals?
What is the organ system maldeveloped in 'germ-free' animals?
Which virus is thought to cause Acute Flaccid Myelitis?
Which virus is thought to cause Acute Flaccid Myelitis?
What is the primary source of microbiota for a newborn?
What is the primary source of microbiota for a newborn?
Which bacteria is commonly associated with sinusitis?
Which bacteria is commonly associated with sinusitis?
What is the name of the protein covering on the tooth?
What is the name of the protein covering on the tooth?
Which species is considered a beneficial oral microbe?
Which species is considered a beneficial oral microbe?
Which bacteria are primary colonizers of the tooth surface and contribute to dental plaque formation?
Which bacteria are primary colonizers of the tooth surface and contribute to dental plaque formation?
