15 Questions
Which animal is the main reservoir for SARS?
Bats
What is the transmission mode of SARS?
Airborne
What is the first documented case of SARS?
Mainland China
What is the mortality rate of SARS?
10%
What is the therapy for SARS?
Antiviral drugs
What is the main cause of tuberculosis (TB)?
Mycobacterial infections
What are the two groups of drugs used to treat TB?
Pyrazinamide and cycloserine
How is Salmonella transmitted?
Through faecal contaminated water, food and vegetables
What is the most common disease linked to mycobacterial infections?
Tuberculosis (TB)
What is the global impact of HIV?
Approximately 40 million people worldwide are infected with the virus
What is the family name of the virus that causes influenza?
Orthomyxoviridae
What are the two surface glycoproteins found in influenza virus?
Hemagglutinin and Neuraminidase
Which influenza pandemic caused the highest number of deaths?
Spanish flu (H1N1)
What is the most common subtype of hemagglutinin and neuraminidase found in humans?
H3N2
What is the primary mode of transmission for influenza?
Airborne transmission
"Test Your Knowledge on the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)" - Take this quiz to learn more about the causes, transmission, and symptoms of SARS, the first emerging infectious disease of the 21st century. With questions covering the history of the outbreak, as well as the biology of the virus and its transmission, this quiz is perfect for anyone interested in public health and infectious diseases. Put your knowledge to the test and see how much you know about SARS!
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