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What is the primary animal source of mpox?
What is the primary animal source of mpox?
- Cows
- Zebras
- Monkeys (correct)
- Squirrels
Mpox is only transmitted from human to human.
Mpox is only transmitted from human to human.
False (B)
What is mpox (Monkeypox)?
What is mpox (Monkeypox)?
Mpox is a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, characterized by symptoms similar to smallpox.
The year when mpox was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) is _____.
The year when mpox was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) is _____.
Which of the following is a common symptom of mpox?
Which of the following is a common symptom of mpox?
What precautions can people take to prevent mpox transmission?
What precautions can people take to prevent mpox transmission?
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
What are the current treatment options available for mpox?
What are the current treatment options available for mpox?
The mpox outbreak has no significant impact on global health.
The mpox outbreak has no significant impact on global health.
Discuss the importance of understanding and preventing diseases like mpox.
Discuss the importance of understanding and preventing diseases like mpox.
What do you call an outbreak that occurs in multiple countries?
What do you call an outbreak that occurs in multiple countries?
Mpox can only be transmitted from human to human.
Mpox can only be transmitted from human to human.
What are the common symptoms of mpox?
What are the common symptoms of mpox?
The ______ period is the time between exposure to the virus and the appearance of symptoms.
The ______ period is the time between exposure to the virus and the appearance of symptoms.
Which of the following is a method used to prevent mpox?
Which of the following is a method used to prevent mpox?
Treatment options for mpox include ______ interventions.
Treatment options for mpox include ______ interventions.
Match the following terms related to mpox with their correct definitions:
Match the following terms related to mpox with their correct definitions:
What is the global impact of the mpox outbreak?
What is the global impact of the mpox outbreak?
Preventing the spread of diseases like mpox is crucial for global health.
Preventing the spread of diseases like mpox is crucial for global health.
Briefly explain how mpox is transmitted between humans.
Briefly explain how mpox is transmitted between humans.
Which of the following statements about mpox transmission is correct?
Which of the following statements about mpox transmission is correct?
The incubation period for mpox refers to the time from exposure to the virus until symptoms appear.
The incubation period for mpox refers to the time from exposure to the virus until symptoms appear.
Describe one significant way the international community has responded to the mpox outbreak.
Describe one significant way the international community has responded to the mpox outbreak.
The term for when a disease is consistently present in a certain geographic area is called __________.
The term for when a disease is consistently present in a certain geographic area is called __________.
Match the following symptoms of mpox to their descriptions:
Match the following symptoms of mpox to their descriptions:
What is one of the recommended vaccines to prevent mpox?
What is one of the recommended vaccines to prevent mpox?
Mpox symptoms are typically mild and do not require medical attention.
Mpox symptoms are typically mild and do not require medical attention.
List one common and one less frequent symptom of mpox.
List one common and one less frequent symptom of mpox.
To effectively prevent mpox, it is important to maintain __________ practices.
To effectively prevent mpox, it is important to maintain __________ practices.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mpox?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mpox?
Study Notes
Monkeypox (mpox) Overview
- Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus, related to the variola virus (smallpox).
- Initial outbreaks occur mainly in Central and West Africa but have expanded globally, leading to increased concern.
Part 1: Crossword Puzzle
- Identify key terms related to mpox using detail from the WHO fact sheet.
- Across:
- Primary animal source: rodents
- Outbreak in multiple countries: epidemic
- Common lesions: pustules
- Down:
- Year declared PHEIC: 2022
- Main symptom: fever
- Prevention method: vaccine
Part 2: Short Answer Questions
- What is Mpox?
- It is a viral disease causing symptoms similar to smallpox, with transmission through animal bites or contact with infected animals and humans.
- Transmission:
- Mpox spreads from animals (like rodents) to humans through bites, scratches, or consuming animal products. Human-to-human transmission occurs via respiratory droplets or contact with lesions.
- Symptoms:
- Common: fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills, exhaustion.
- Less frequent: skin rash, lesions on mucous membranes, potential secondary infections.
- Prevention:
- Key precautions: vaccination, avoiding contact with infected individuals or animals, practicing good hygiene, and using personal protective equipment.
- Treatment:
- Currently, no specific treatment exists; supportive care is provided. Tecovirimat is approved for treating mpox in certain cases.
- Global Impact:
- The outbreak has challenged global health systems, emphasized the need for increased public health responses, and highlighted the importance of international cooperation and surveillance.
Part 3: Matching Game
- Terms to Match:
- Reservoir: species (or environment) where a pathogen normally lives.
- Incubation period: time between exposure to the virus and the onset of symptoms.
- Endemic: a disease regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
- Vaccine: a biological preparation that provides immunity to a particular disease.
- Lesions: abnormal changes in body tissue due to disease.
Part 4: Reflection
- Understanding diseases like mpox is crucial for global health as it promotes public awareness, supports vaccination efforts, and fosters international collaboration to prevent outbreaks.
- Awareness and education are vital for early detection, response strategies, and containment of infectious diseases, thereby protecting vulnerable populations.
Monkeypox (mpox) Overview
- Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus, related to the variola virus (smallpox).
- Initial outbreaks occur mainly in Central and West Africa but have expanded globally, leading to increased concern.
Part 1: Crossword Puzzle
- Identify key terms related to mpox using detail from the WHO fact sheet.
- Across:
- Primary animal source: rodents
- Outbreak in multiple countries: epidemic
- Common lesions: pustules
- Down:
- Year declared PHEIC: 2022
- Main symptom: fever
- Prevention method: vaccine
Part 2: Short Answer Questions
- What is Mpox?
- It is a viral disease causing symptoms similar to smallpox, with transmission through animal bites or contact with infected animals and humans.
- Transmission:
- Mpox spreads from animals (like rodents) to humans through bites, scratches, or consuming animal products. Human-to-human transmission occurs via respiratory droplets or contact with lesions.
- Symptoms:
- Common: fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills, exhaustion.
- Less frequent: skin rash, lesions on mucous membranes, potential secondary infections.
- Prevention:
- Key precautions: vaccination, avoiding contact with infected individuals or animals, practicing good hygiene, and using personal protective equipment.
- Treatment:
- Currently, no specific treatment exists; supportive care is provided. Tecovirimat is approved for treating mpox in certain cases.
- Global Impact:
- The outbreak has challenged global health systems, emphasized the need for increased public health responses, and highlighted the importance of international cooperation and surveillance.
Part 3: Matching Game
- Terms to Match:
- Reservoir: species (or environment) where a pathogen normally lives.
- Incubation period: time between exposure to the virus and the onset of symptoms.
- Endemic: a disease regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
- Vaccine: a biological preparation that provides immunity to a particular disease.
- Lesions: abnormal changes in body tissue due to disease.
Part 4: Reflection
- Understanding diseases like mpox is crucial for global health as it promotes public awareness, supports vaccination efforts, and fosters international collaboration to prevent outbreaks.
- Awareness and education are vital for early detection, response strategies, and containment of infectious diseases, thereby protecting vulnerable populations.
Monkeypox (mpox) Overview
- Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus, related to the variola virus (smallpox).
- Initial outbreaks occur mainly in Central and West Africa but have expanded globally, leading to increased concern.
Part 1: Crossword Puzzle
- Identify key terms related to mpox using detail from the WHO fact sheet.
- Across:
- Primary animal source: rodents
- Outbreak in multiple countries: epidemic
- Common lesions: pustules
- Down:
- Year declared PHEIC: 2022
- Main symptom: fever
- Prevention method: vaccine
Part 2: Short Answer Questions
- What is Mpox?
- It is a viral disease causing symptoms similar to smallpox, with transmission through animal bites or contact with infected animals and humans.
- Transmission:
- Mpox spreads from animals (like rodents) to humans through bites, scratches, or consuming animal products. Human-to-human transmission occurs via respiratory droplets or contact with lesions.
- Symptoms:
- Common: fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills, exhaustion.
- Less frequent: skin rash, lesions on mucous membranes, potential secondary infections.
- Prevention:
- Key precautions: vaccination, avoiding contact with infected individuals or animals, practicing good hygiene, and using personal protective equipment.
- Treatment:
- Currently, no specific treatment exists; supportive care is provided. Tecovirimat is approved for treating mpox in certain cases.
- Global Impact:
- The outbreak has challenged global health systems, emphasized the need for increased public health responses, and highlighted the importance of international cooperation and surveillance.
Part 3: Matching Game
- Terms to Match:
- Reservoir: species (or environment) where a pathogen normally lives.
- Incubation period: time between exposure to the virus and the onset of symptoms.
- Endemic: a disease regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
- Vaccine: a biological preparation that provides immunity to a particular disease.
- Lesions: abnormal changes in body tissue due to disease.
Part 4: Reflection
- Understanding diseases like mpox is crucial for global health as it promotes public awareness, supports vaccination efforts, and fosters international collaboration to prevent outbreaks.
- Awareness and education are vital for early detection, response strategies, and containment of infectious diseases, thereby protecting vulnerable populations.
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This worksheet is designed for second-year students in an Introduction to Microbiology course. It assesses comprehension and retention of information from the WHO fact sheet on monkeypox through game-based questions like crosswords and short answer sections aimed at summarizing key details.
