Viral Infections: Ebola Virus

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What is a characteristic of the TORCH pathogens?

They are only found in the female reproductive tract

They are exclusively transmitted through contaminated food and water

They are vertically transmitted to a developing fetus (correct)

They are caused by Gram-positive bacteria

What is the purpose of the PCV7 vaccine?

To prevent bacterial infections in the digestive system

To prevent pneumoniae (correct)

To prevent dental caries

To prevent viral infections in the female reproductive tract

How do Varicella-zoster virus and Herpes simplex virus transmit to the fetus?

Through skin contact with an infected person

Through airborne transmission

Through vertical transmission from mother to fetus (correct)

Through contaminated food and water

What is the purpose of the placenta in the female reproductive tract?

To act as a selective barrier to protect the developing fetus Signup and view all the answers

How can Rubella virus be prevented?

By getting vaccinated Signup and view all the answers

What is a common way for Viral Hepatitis to be transmitted?

Through contaminated food and water Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mechanism of action of the Rubella virus?

Enters by the respiratory tract Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Zostavax vaccine?

Treats Shingles in adults Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary transmission route of HSV-1?

Saliva Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS)?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the MMR vaccine?

Prevents Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of Chickenpox?

Fever with itchy vesicular rash Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical outcome of HSV-1 reactivation?

Shorter and less severe symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the main method of transmission for Onchocerca volvulus?

Bite of an infected blackfly Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Hib conjugate vaccine?

Prevents Haemophilus influenzae Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of untreated strep throat?

Rheumatic fever Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission of Ebola?

Contact with infected bodily fluids Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the virus that causes mononucleosis?

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of antiretroviral therapies (ART) in HIV treatment?

Suppress the virus and manage symptoms Signup and view all the answers

How does HIV mutate, making treatment challenging?

By easily mutating its genetic material Signup and view all the answers

What is the current global prevalence of HIV?

~36.7 million people Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary region affected by HIV?

Sub-Saharan Africa Signup and view all the answers