Mpox and WHO Overview Quiz

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What significant event regarding the establishment of WHO occurred in 1946?

WHO was officially incorporated into the UN.

The constitution was signed by 61 countries. (correct)

The first World Health Assembly took place.

The first director-general was elected.

Which body is responsible for electing WHO's chairman?

International Health Congress

Executive Board (correct)

Member States

World Health Assembly

What is the main purpose of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005)?

To manage international public health responses to disease spread. (correct)

To coordinate international health research.

To establish healthcare policies for developed nations.

To fund global health initiatives from the UN.

What defines a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)?

An extraordinary event posing a public health risk through international disease spread. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases was declared a PHEIC in 2014?

Polio Signup and view all the answers

In what year did India report its first mpox case?

2022 Signup and view all the answers

Which location serves as WHO's headquarters?

Geneva, Switzerland Signup and view all the answers

How many cases of mpox had India reported as of the latest information provided?

23 Signup and view all the answers

What has the World Health Organization declared regarding the mpox outbreaks?

It is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following vaccines has been found to provide cross-protection against mpox?

ACAM2000 and JYNNEOS vaccines Signup and view all the answers

What were the primary risk factors for the mpox outbreak in 2022?

Sexual contact among gay and bisexual men. Signup and view all the answers

When was the mpox virus first identified in research monkeys?

1958 Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main genetic strains of the mpox virus?

Congo Basin strain and West African strain Signup and view all the answers

What symptom differentiates the new form of mpox from earlier cases?

Fluid-filled sores appearing on the genitals Signup and view all the answers

What led to the declaration of the PHEIC regarding mpox in July 2022?

Rapid spread via sexual contact among various populations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated mortality rate for severe cases of mpox?

Approximately 10 percent Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mpox

Transmission: Spreads through close contact
Symptoms: Fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, rash that turns into fluid-filled sores
Vaccines: Smallpox vaccines provide cross-protection
Strains:
- Congo Basin Strain: More severe, higher mortality rates
- West African Strain: Milder, more commonly encountered
Global Outbreak (2022): Declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
PHEIC Criteria: Extraordinary event posing a public health risk to other countries, requiring a coordinated response

WHO

Establishment: April 7, 1948
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Governing Body: World Health Assembly (WHA)
Executive Board: Advises the WHA, elects the WHO chair

India Mpox Outbreak

First Case: July 14, 2022, Kerala
Testing: Indigenous Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing kits available
Current Cases: 23 reported as of 2022

PHEIC

Definition: Extraordinary event posing a public health risk to other countries, requiring a coordinated response
Past PHEIC Declarations:
- H1N1 (Swine Flu): 2009–2010
- Polio: 2014–present
- Ebola (West Africa): 2013–2016
- Zika Virus: 2016
- Kivu Ebola: 2018–2020
- COVID-19: 2020–2023
- Mpox (Clade II): 2022–2023
- Mpox (Clade I): 2024–present

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Test your knowledge on Mpox, its transmission, symptoms, and strains. Additionally, learn about the WHO's establishment, structure, and response to global health emergencies. This quiz provides insights into the public health landscape concerning recent outbreaks.