18 Questions
What is the typical duration of monkeypox illness?
2 to 4 weeks
What is the primary method of diagnosing monkeypox?
PCR assays using skin lesions
What is the average incubation period of monkeypox?
1 to 2 weeks
What is commonly seen among monkeypox cases in the current outbreak?
Most cases among men who have sex with men
What is the characteristic of the rash in monkeypox?
Painful and looks like pimples or blisters
What is the sequence of symptoms in some monkeypox cases?
Rash followed by u-like symptoms
What is the primary source of monkeypox infection in humans?
Physical contact with an infected animal
What is the condition for a person to no longer be considered infectious?
When all sores have crusted over, scabs have fallen off, and a new layer of skin has formed
During which year was smallpox eradicated worldwide?
1980
Where were the first confirmed cases of monkeypox in humans recorded?
Central and western Africa
Through what means can monkeypox spread during pregnancy?
Skin-to-skin contact
What is the current status of monkeypox transmission through the air?
The possibility is being studied, but it is not yet well understood
What is the primary focus of management strategies for mpox?
Symptomatic treatment and optimized supportive care
What is the typical duration of mpox?
2-4 weeks
When should the monkeypox vaccine be given to prevent onset of the disease?
Within 4 days of exposure
What is the purpose of admitting high-risk patients to a health facility?
To reduce the risk of severe disease
What type of patients may benefit from antiviral therapy?
Those with severe disease or at high risk of severe disease
What is the benefit of antiviral agents developed for smallpox treatment?
They have activity against mpox
Test your knowledge of monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease that affects humans and animals. Learn about its transmission, signs, and symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated. This quiz is based on the lecture notes from Mosul Medical College, 4th stage, Dr. Nassar Ghalib's virology course.
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