Smallpox Disease and Treatment

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How long should a patient with smallpox be isolated to prevent transmission of the virus?

For the duration of the fever

Until all scabs have crusted over

Until all scabs have fallen off (correct)

For at least 6 months

What is the primary method of preventing severe transmission of smallpox?

Wearing protective clothing

Proper disposal of contaminated materials

Maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance

Vaccination (correct)

What should be done to a corpse of someone who died from smallpox?

Leave the corpse in an open area

Perform autopsy on the corpse

Bury the corpse in a deep grave

Cremate the corpse (correct)

Why should pregnant women not receive smallpox vaccination?

Because it may affect the fetus (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame during which women should avoid pregnancy after smallpox vaccination?

4 weeks (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the causative agent of anthrax?

Bacillus anthracis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common effect of the toxin on humans?

Blurred vision (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of antitoxin drugs in treating the toxin?

To prevent the disorder from worsening (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do fungal spores develop on infected plants?

They develop on the leaves of the plant, forming grayish lesions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic symptom of Bubonic plague?

Swollen glands around the groin, armpit, and neck (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is Pneumonic plague transmitted?

Through the air by coughs, sneezes, and face-to-face contact (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the disease on food production?

It leads to low food production, potentially causing hunger (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method to prevent the spread of the disease?

Developing fungus-resistant plant varieties (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for Bubonic plague?

Antibiotics (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the virus that affects cattle and other ruminant animals?

It is highly contagious and caused by a virus similar to measles (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is Tularemia also known as?

Rabbit fever (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is Botulism caused?

Through the growth of spores in fruits, vegetables, and seafood (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common factor among the three diseases mentioned?

They are all caused by bacteria (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary means of transmission of the Ebola virus?

Direct contact with blood or other bodily secretions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the bacterium that causes the Black Death?

Yersinia Pseudotuberculosis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the incubation period of the Ebola virus?

2-21 days (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the river from which the Ebola virus got its name?

Ebola River (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main form of treatment for Ebola virus disease?

Proper medical management (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the mortality rate of the Ebola virus disease?

60-90% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way to prevent the spread of NIPAH virus in cattle farms?

Using disinfectants like Sodium hypochlorite (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of NIPAH virus infection?

6 to 10 days (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the natural host of the NIPAH virus?

Fruit bats (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of NIPAH virus?

Category C biological weapon (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors that affect the effectiveness of Chemical Weapons of Mass Destruction?

Freshness, purity, weather conditions, wind direction, and other factors (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of Chemical Weapons of Mass Destruction?

Nerve agents, blister agents, and choking agents (A) Signup and view all the answers