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?

    <p>Because it may affect the fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>4 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the causative agent of anthrax?

    <p>Bacillus anthracis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common effect of the toxin on humans?

    <p>Blurred vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To prevent the disorder from worsening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do fungal spores develop on infected plants?

    <p>They develop on the leaves of the plant, forming grayish lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic symptom of Bubonic plague?

    <p>Swollen glands around the groin, armpit, and neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Pneumonic plague transmitted?

    <p>Through the air by coughs, sneezes, and face-to-face contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the disease on food production?

    <p>It leads to low food production, potentially causing hunger</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Developing fungus-resistant plant varieties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for Bubonic plague?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is highly contagious and caused by a virus similar to measles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Tularemia also known as?

    <p>Rabbit fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Botulism caused?

    <p>Through the growth of spores in fruits, vegetables, and seafood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common factor among the three diseases mentioned?

    <p>They are all caused by bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Direct contact with blood or other bodily secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Yersinia Pseudotuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incubation period of the Ebola virus?

    <p>2-21 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ebola River</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Proper medical management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mortality rate of the Ebola virus disease?

    <p>60-90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Using disinfectants like Sodium hypochlorite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of NIPAH virus infection?

    <p>6 to 10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the natural host of the NIPAH virus?

    <p>Fruit bats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of NIPAH virus?

    <p>Category C biological weapon</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Freshness, purity, weather conditions, wind direction, and other factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Nerve agents, blister agents, and choking agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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