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What are the symptoms of West Nile Fever?
What are the symptoms of West Nile Fever?
- Joint pain and muscle aches (correct)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Chest pain and shortness of breath
- Memory loss and confusion
How does West Nile Meningitis or Encephalitis typically manifest?
How does West Nile Meningitis or Encephalitis typically manifest?
- Sensitivity to light
- Severe abdominal pain
- Visual disturbances
- Decreased level of consciousness (correct)
What is the main route of human infection for West Nile Virus?
What is the main route of human infection for West Nile Virus?
- Consuming contaminated water
- Direct contact with infected birds
- Through the bite of an infected mosquito (correct)
- Airborne transmission from person to person
Where did West Nile Virus originate?
Where did West Nile Virus originate?
What is the outcome for < 1% of people infected with West Nile Virus?
What is the outcome for < 1% of people infected with West Nile Virus?
How is control achieved for West Nile Virus?
How is control achieved for West Nile Virus?
Which phase of yellow fever is characterized by jaundice, internal bleeding, and kidney failure?
Which phase of yellow fever is characterized by jaundice, internal bleeding, and kidney failure?
Where is yellow fever native to?
Where is yellow fever native to?
During which epidemic in the U.S.A. did yellow fever kill 4,044 people?
During which epidemic in the U.S.A. did yellow fever kill 4,044 people?
What historical event saw 90% of Napoleon's force sent to Haiti killed by yellow fever?
What historical event saw 90% of Napoleon's force sent to Haiti killed by yellow fever?
Why were many large nineteenth-century homes in New Orleans susceptible to mosquito entry?
Why were many large nineteenth-century homes in New Orleans susceptible to mosquito entry?
How long do untreated victims of yellow fever usually survive after developing the toxic phase?
How long do untreated victims of yellow fever usually survive after developing the toxic phase?
Which of the following factors is associated with an increase in West Nile virus cases in Denver, Colorado?
Which of the following factors is associated with an increase in West Nile virus cases in Denver, Colorado?
What type of organism causes malaria?
What type of organism causes malaria?
How is malaria transmitted from one person to another?
How is malaria transmitted from one person to another?
What is the primary method used to control malaria in areas like Louisiana?
What is the primary method used to control malaria in areas like Louisiana?
Which of the following statements about malaria is true?
Which of the following statements about malaria is true?
What is the primary reason for not eradicating all mosquitoes from areas like the bayous of Louisiana?
What is the primary reason for not eradicating all mosquitoes from areas like the bayous of Louisiana?
