Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a correct statement about rubella?
Which of the following is a correct statement about rubella?
- In young children rubella usually cause very severe disease with serious complications
- The disease can be arthropod borne
- Acyclovir is effective in the treatment of congenital rubella
- Women who have had no history of apparent rubella may have neutralizing antibody in sera (correct)
In early pregnancy, which infection is MOST LIKELY to cause congenital abnormalities?
In early pregnancy, which infection is MOST LIKELY to cause congenital abnormalities?
- Rabies virus
- Rubella virus (correct)
- Yellow fever virus
- Rhinovirus
What is the best course of action for a pregnant patient exposed to rubella virus in the 18th week of gestation?
What is the best course of action for a pregnant patient exposed to rubella virus in the 18th week of gestation?
- Vaccinate her immediately
- Suggest termination of pregnancy
- Check her antibody titer serologically (correct)
- Administrate rubella immune serum
Which of the following statements best describes German measles (rubella) infection?
Which of the following statements best describes German measles (rubella) infection?
Which of the following statements concerning rabies vaccine is NOT TRUE?
Which of the following statements concerning rabies vaccine is NOT TRUE?
What is NOT TRUE about both rabies and influenza viruses?
What is NOT TRUE about both rabies and influenza viruses?
In the scenario of a 6-year-old boy being bitten by a dog about the face and neck, what strategy will NOT be used for immunization?
In the scenario of a 6-year-old boy being bitten by a dog about the face and neck, what strategy will NOT be used for immunization?
Which one of the following viruses causes encephalitis, but has a killed inactivated vaccine available for post-exposure prophylaxis?
Which one of the following viruses causes encephalitis, but has a killed inactivated vaccine available for post-exposure prophylaxis?
Which of the following viruses has a vaccine that is usually used in combination with passive immunization?
Which of the following viruses has a vaccine that is usually used in combination with passive immunization?
What strategy would be used for immunization after exposure to measles virus?
What strategy would be used for immunization after exposure to measles virus?
