15 Questions
What is the main reservoir for SARS-COV-1?
Bats
What is the transmission mode of SARS?
Droplet aerosol and fomite deposited on the respiratory mucosal epithelium
What is the fatality rate of SARS?
10%
What is the pathogenesis of SARS?
High viral load in the lower respiratory tract
What is the recommended therapy for SARS?
Antiviral drugs
What is the most common disease caused by Mycobacterial infections?
Tuberculosis
What is the leading cause of death among infectious diseases worldwide?
Tuberculosis
What is the most effective way to eliminate reservoirs of tuberculosis?
Early detection of cases and prompt treatment
What is the possible cause of the increase in tuberculosis cases?
HIV/AIDS epidemic
What is the most effective way to prevent the transmission of Salmonella?
Cooking food thoroughly
What are the two surface glycoproteins found in influenza viruses and how many subtypes do they occur in?
Hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA), occurring in 16H and 9N subtypes respectively
What is the estimated loss due to the negative economic impact on trade, travel, and tourism caused by influenza?
$30 to $150 billion
What is the difference between antigenic shift and antigenic drift?
Antigenic shift is a major change in the influenza A virus that results in a new subtype, while antigenic drift is a minor change in the virus that occurs gradually over time
What is the most common subtype of hemagglutinin and neuraminidase found in humans?
H3 and N1
Which influenza pandemic resulted in the highest number of deaths?
Spanish flu (H1N1)
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