16 Questions
What is the main differentiative criteria for Anthrax skin form?
Presence of black crust formation
How is anthrax primarily transmitted to herbivorous mammals?
Via direct contact with infected animals
What are the clinical forms of anthrax infection?
Skin form, inhalative form, and injection form
What is the incubation period for anthrax infection?
1-12 days
What is the 1st line diagnostic test for Influenza?
Real-time PCR
Which virus causes seasonal epidemics of influenza?
Influenza A virus
What is the 1st line treatment for Influenza with upper airway obstruction or haemolytic anaemia?
Corticosteroids
Which disease is caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)?
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
What is the incubation period for the H1N1 flu?
18 to 72 hours
Which influenza pandemic was first reported in Singapore, Hong Kong, and the United States?
1957-1958 Pandemic (H2N2 virus) - 'Asian Flu'
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with H1N1 flu?
Rash
How are major modern influenza pandemics commonly named?
By geographical location where they were first reported
Where does the characteristic rash of measles typically begin?
At the hairline and behind the ears
What is a common reason for the increase in measles infections reported during 2017-2019?
Failure to vaccinate on time
What was the estimated global mortality from measles in 2019?
250,000 deaths
Why were vaccination campaigns disrupted in 2020 according to the text?
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Test your knowledge about the history and variants of influenza pandemics, including major outbreaks like the 1918 Spanish Flu and the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. Explore the origins and naming conventions of different influenza strains.
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