Rubella and Congenital Abnormalities Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Onset is abrupt with fever, rash, and lymphadenopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements concerning rabies vaccine is NOT TRUE?

    <p>The vaccine contains live attenuated virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT TRUE about both rabies and influenza viruses?

    <p>Killed vaccines are available for both viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>All of the followings are correct strategies for post-exposure immunization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following viruses causes encephalitis, but has a killed inactivated vaccine available for post-exposure prophylaxis?

    <p>Rabies virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following viruses has a vaccine that is usually used in combination with passive immunization?

    <p>Rabies virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy would be used for immunization after exposure to measles virus?

    <p>Use active immunization only</p> Signup and view all the answers

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