SARS Quiz

Study Notes

The main reservoir for SARS-COV-1 is believed to be bats.
SARS transmission occurs through close contact with an infected individual, primarily through respiratory droplets and contact with contaminated surfaces.

SARS pathogenesis involves the virus binding to ACE2 receptors on lung cells, leading to inflammation, immune responses, and cell damage.

The recommended therapy for SARS typically involves antiviral medications, corticosteroids, and supportive care.

Tuberculosis (TB) is the most common disease caused by Mycobacterial infections.
TB is the leading cause of death among infectious diseases worldwide.

The most effective way to eliminate reservoirs of tuberculosis is through a combination of early detection, treatment, and vaccination efforts.
The possible cause of the increase in tuberculosis cases is attributed to factors such as HIV/AIDS, poverty, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure.

The most effective way to prevent the transmission of Salmonella is through proper food handling, cooking, and hygiene practices.

The two surface glycoproteins found in influenza viruses are Hemagglutinin (HA) and Neuraminidase (NA), which occur in 18 HA and 11 NA subtypes, respectively.
The estimated loss due to the negative economic impact on trade, travel, and tourism caused by influenza is approximately $10 billion annually.

Antigenic shift occurs when two or more different influenza viruses infect a host cell, resulting in a new virus with a unique combination of genes.
Antigenic drift occurs when an influenza virus undergoes gradual, incremental changes in its surface proteins.
The most common subtype of hemagglutinin and neuraminidase found in humans is H1N1.
The 1918 Spanish flu pandemic resulted in the highest number of deaths, with an estimated 50-100 million fatalities.