SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Quiz
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What is the first identified case of the SARS-CoV-2 virus?

  • In 2012 in Saudi Arabia
  • In December 2019 in Wuhan, China (correct)
  • In 2019 in the United States
  • In 2010 in Europe

What is the primary mode of transmission for the SARS virus?

  • Vector-borne
  • Airborne (correct)
  • Waterborne
  • Foodborne

What is the typical incubation period for the SARS virus?

  • 1 to 5 days
  • 2 to 10 days (correct)
  • 5 to 14 days
  • 10 to 21 days

Which of the following is a common clinical symptom of the SARS virus?

<p>Marked shortness of breath (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method used to diagnose the SARS virus?

<p>Serodiagnosis (ELISA) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary preventive measure for the SARS virus?

<p>Exposure prevention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission for the SARS-CoV virus?

<p>Airborne transmission through infected droplets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common clinical symptom associated with SARS-CoV infection?

<p>Muscle aches and joint pain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method used for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV infection?

<p>Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of a vaccine for the SARS-CoV virus?

<p>There is no vaccine available, and no vaccine development is underway (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference between the SARS-CoV and COVID-19 viruses?

<p>SARS-CoV has a higher mortality rate than COVID-19 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which the SARS-CoV virus causes severe respiratory illness?

<p>The virus causes excessive inflammation in the lungs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of the respiratory virus described in the text?

<p>Fever and sore throat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the respiratory virus described in the text transmitted?

<p>Through inhalation of infected droplets or contact with infectious mucus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the incubation period for the respiratory virus mentioned in the text?

<p>5-10 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of prevention for the respiratory virus described in the text?

<p>Taking antiviral medication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pathogenesis of the respiratory virus described in the text?

<p>The virus attaches to respiratory epithelium, spreads to adjacent cells, ciliary action ceases, mucus secretion increases, and an inflammatory reaction occurs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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