Wound Care and Rabies Prevention Quiz
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How does the Rabies virus enter the nervous system?

  • By directly infecting the brain
  • Through the bloodstream
  • By entering muscular cells (correct)
  • Via the lymphatic system
  • Which part of the brain does the Rabies virus primarily replicate in?

  • Cerebellum
  • Grey matter and brain stem (correct)
  • Temporal lobe
  • Frontal lobe
  • How is Rabies diagnosed in a patient?

  • Blood test for antibodies
  • Direct fluorescent antibody test on brain tissue (correct)
  • Skin biopsy to visualize the virus
  • Saliva test for viral RNA
  • What is the incubation period for Rabies in humans?

    <p>1-3 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hosts can be infected by the Rabies virus?

    <p>Mammals, birds, and reptiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for Rabies once symptoms appear?

    <p>There is no specific treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is recommended for immediate wound care in case of a suspected Rabies exposure?

    <p>Thorough washing with soap and water, and application of Doxycycline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended site for the administration of anti-rabies immunoglobulin?

    <p>Intramuscularly in the gluteal muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many doses are included in the active immunisation against Rabies?

    <p>5 doses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect of Rabies prevention as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Vaccination of animals and individuals working with animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following arboviruses can cause encephalitis according to the text?

    <p>Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of viruses are arboviruses and how are they primarily transmitted?

    <p>Arthropod-borne viruses transmitted by bloodsucking arthropods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main route of rabies transmission to humans?

    <p>Exposure to infected animals' licks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical incubation period of rabies in humans?

    <p>1 week - 5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical pattern of rabies is characterized by symmetrical ascending paralysis?

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

    How is rabies diagnosis typically confirmed post-mortem?

    <p>Reverse transcription - PCR analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prognosis once symptoms of rabies occur in an infected individual?

    <p>Fatal in 3-10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for rabies post-exposure in humans?

    <p>Vaccination and immunoglobulin administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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