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The Family Rhabdoviridae has four subfamilies. What are these subfamilies?
The Family Rhabdoviridae has four subfamilies. What are these subfamilies?
Alpharhabdovirinae, betarhabdovirinae, Deltarhabdovirinae, and gammarhabdovirinae
Which of the following best describes the genome of rhabdoviruses?
Which of the following best describes the genome of rhabdoviruses?
- Double-stranded, circular DNA
- Single-stranded, linear, negative-sense RNA (correct)
- Single-stranded, linear, positive-sense RNA
- Double-stranded, segmented RNA
Which of the following disinfectants is NOT effective against rhabdoviruses?
Which of the following disinfectants is NOT effective against rhabdoviruses?
- Detergent-based disinfectants
- Iodine-containing solutions
- Oxidizing agents
- Alcohol-based hand sanitizers (correct)
Which animals are known to be important reservoirs of rabies in North America?
Which animals are known to be important reservoirs of rabies in North America?
In which of the following regions is urban rabies, with dogs as the main reservoir, the predominant cycle?
In which of the following regions is urban rabies, with dogs as the main reservoir, the predominant cycle?
In many parts of the world bats e.g. _________________ are reservoirs of the rabies virus
In many parts of the world bats e.g. _________________ are reservoirs of the rabies virus
In central and South America rabies is transmitted to cattle by vampire bats
In central and South America rabies is transmitted to cattle by vampire bats
What are the two epidemiological cycles the rabies virus infection is maintained?
What are the two epidemiological cycles the rabies virus infection is maintained?
Who is the main reservoir in the urban rabies cycle?
Who is the main reservoir in the urban rabies cycle?
What is the incubation period of rabies, respectively?
What is the incubation period of rabies, respectively?
Which of the following behavioral changes is commonly observed in the prodromal phase of rabies?
Which of the following behavioral changes is commonly observed in the prodromal phase of rabies?
Which of the following behavioral changes is is also observed in the prodromal phase of rabies?
Which of the following behavioral changes is is also observed in the prodromal phase of rabies?
What is a characteristic sign of the excitative (fury) phase of rabies in dogs?
What is a characteristic sign of the excitative (fury) phase of rabies in dogs?
Why do rabid dogs exhibit foaming saliva around the mouth in the paralytic phase of rabies?
Why do rabid dogs exhibit foaming saliva around the mouth in the paralytic phase of rabies?
Which of the following is the final outcome of the paralytic (dumb) phase in rabies-infected animals?
Which of the following is the final outcome of the paralytic (dumb) phase in rabies-infected animals?
In the paralytic (dumb) phase, some animals may develop paralysis beginning at the hind extremities
In the paralytic (dumb) phase, some animals may develop paralysis beginning at the hind extremities
How does the rabies virus first gain access to the nervous system?
How does the rabies virus first gain access to the nervous system?
What part of the central nervous system does the rabies virus infect to cause the "furious" stage of the disease?
What part of the central nervous system does the rabies virus infect to cause the "furious" stage of the disease?
Which of the following is a hallmark histopathological feature of rabies infection?
Which of the following is a hallmark histopathological feature of rabies infection?
Where should tissue samples be taken from to diagnose rabies post-mortem?
Where should tissue samples be taken from to diagnose rabies post-mortem?
The diagnosis of rabies is performed only in reference laboratories
The diagnosis of rabies is performed only in reference laboratories
What is considered the gold standard for diagnosing rabies in laboratory settings?
What is considered the gold standard for diagnosing rabies in laboratory settings?
Which of the following is necessary for the confirmation of a positive rabies diagnosis in a laboratory setting?
Which of the following is necessary for the confirmation of a positive rabies diagnosis in a laboratory setting?
How is rabies virus typically isolated in the laboratory?
How is rabies virus typically isolated in the laboratory?
Which of the following is the correct post-exposure prophylaxis recommendation for a human bitten by a healthy dog, cat, or ferret that is available for a 10-day observation period?
Which of the following is the correct post-exposure prophylaxis recommendation for a human bitten by a healthy dog, cat, or ferret that is available for a 10-day observation period?
What is the recommended evaluation and disposition for raccoons, skunks, foxes, bats, and most other wild carnivores after a potential rabies exposure?
What is the recommended evaluation and disposition for raccoons, skunks, foxes, bats, and most other wild carnivores after a potential rabies exposure?
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Rhabdoviridae subfamilies
Rhabdoviridae subfamilies
Alpharhabdovirinae, Betarhabdovirinae, Deltarhabdovirinae, and Gammarhabdovirinae.
Rhabdovirus genome
Rhabdovirus genome
Single-stranded, linear, negative-sense RNA.
Ineffective disinfectant
Ineffective disinfectant
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers
Rabies reservoirs (North America)
Rabies reservoirs (North America)
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Urban rabies regions
Urban rabies regions
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Bat reservoir example
Bat reservoir example
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Vampire bats transmit rabies to cattle
Vampire bats transmit rabies to cattle
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Rabies epidemiological cycles
Rabies epidemiological cycles
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Main reservoir in urban rabies
Main reservoir in urban rabies
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Rabies incubation period
Rabies incubation period
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Prodromal phase behavioral change
Prodromal phase behavioral change
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Prodromal phase behavioral change
Prodromal phase behavioral change
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Excitative rabies sign in dogs
Excitative rabies sign in dogs
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Foaming saliva in rabid dogs
Foaming saliva in rabid dogs
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Outcome of paralytic rabies
Outcome of paralytic rabies
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