17 Questions
What is the first identified case of the SARS-CoV-2 virus?
In December 2019 in Wuhan, China
What is the primary mode of transmission for the SARS virus?
Airborne
What is the typical incubation period for the SARS virus?
2 to 10 days
Which of the following is a common clinical symptom of the SARS virus?
Marked shortness of breath
What is the primary method used to diagnose the SARS virus?
Serodiagnosis (ELISA)
What is the primary preventive measure for the SARS virus?
Exposure prevention
What is the primary mode of transmission for the SARS-CoV virus?
Airborne transmission through infected droplets
Which of the following is a common clinical symptom associated with SARS-CoV infection?
Muscle aches and joint pain
What is the primary method used for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV infection?
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing
What is the current status of a vaccine for the SARS-CoV virus?
There is no vaccine available, and no vaccine development is underway
Which of the following is a key difference between the SARS-CoV and COVID-19 viruses?
SARS-CoV has a higher mortality rate than COVID-19
What is the primary mechanism by which the SARS-CoV virus causes severe respiratory illness?
The virus causes excessive inflammation in the lungs
Which of the following is a symptom of the respiratory virus described in the text?
Fever and sore throat
How is the respiratory virus described in the text transmitted?
Through inhalation of infected droplets or contact with infectious mucus
What is the incubation period for the respiratory virus mentioned in the text?
5-10 days
Which of the following is NOT a method of prevention for the respiratory virus described in the text?
Taking antiviral medication
What is the pathogenesis of the respiratory virus described in the text?
The virus attaches to respiratory epithelium, spreads to adjacent cells, ciliary action ceases, mucus secretion increases, and an inflammatory reaction occurs
Test your knowledge on Sever Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and COVID-19. This quiz covers the first identified cases, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, transmission, and pathogenicity of these viruses.
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