Quiz: Diseases Transmitted by Arthropod

Q1. The following are bacterial arthropod born diseases Except:

A A. Plague B B. Rickettsial pox C C. Rocky Mountain Spotted fever D D. Dengue fever

Q2. The following are viral arthropod born diseases Except:

A A. Yellow fever B B. Dengue fever C C. Epidemic Typhus D D. Rift valley fever

03. The following are Parasitic arthropod born diseases Except:

A A. Rift valley fever B B. Malaria C C. Filariasis/Elephantiasis D D. African Trypansomiasis

Q4. Aedes Eegypti is the vector of all of the following Except:

A A. Leishmaniasis B B. Yellow fever C C. Dengue fever D D. Rift valley fever

Q5. Concerning Malaria all are true Except:

A A. It ranks number one parasitic disease globally. B B. It is usual the stricted to tropical and subtropical areas. C C. P . ovale is most common species D D. P. malariae is limited entirely to subtropical areas

Q6. Concerning Malaria all are true Except:

A A. P falciparum & vivax are responsible for majority of new cases B B. Malaria in travelers manifests months after patients leave area C C. Severe disease is secondary to infection with P falciparum D D. Species can be distinguished by morphology on a blood smear

Q7. Concerning Malaria all are true Except:

A A. Female Anophyline Mosquitoes is the Vector B B. Malaria parasite involves two hosts C C. Man with gametocytes in peripheral blood is source of infection D D. Incubation Period is 2 days

Q8. Concerning Clinical Picture of Malaria - all are true Except:

A A. Periodicity of fever is every 48 hours for P. vivax and P. ovale B B. The periodicity of fever is every 72 h for P malariae C C. The periodicity is often observed in malignant malaria D D. Periodicity of fever is not a reliable clue to diagnosis of malaria.

Q9. Concerning Malaria Diagnosis- all are true Except:

A A. Identification of the parasites on a thin or thick blood smear B B. Thick smears of 20 Pimes more sensitive than thin smears C C. Malaria antibodies detected before patient presents symptoms D D. Only early forms present in peripheral blood in falciparum case

Q10. WHO recommend strategy to reduce Malaria includes Except:

A A. Access to rapid diagnosis & treatment at community level B B. Measures to prevent mosquito bites C C. Prohibition of traveling to endemic areas D D. Surveillance to improve epidemic forecasting and response

Q11. Concerning Malaria survey - all are true Except:

A A. Splenic Index is the % of children (2-10ys) with splenomegally B B. Gametocyte Index is the % of female anopheles with gametocyte in their blood C C. Oocyte Index is the % of female anopheles with oocyte in stomach wain D D. Sporozoite Index is the % of female anopheles with sporozoites in its salivary gland

Q12. Concerning Leishmaniasis all are true Except:

A A. It is a protozoal zoonotic infectious disease B B. It is restricted to tropical and temperate region C C. It is transmitted by the Tse Tse fly D D. It may cause widely disseminated lesions of the skin

Q13. Concerning Leishmaniasis all are true Except:

A A. The number of cases of leishmaniasis is decreasing B B. Cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by L tropica is seen mainly along the shores of the Mediterranean C C. Coexistence of leishmaniasis with HIV adds a serious dimension D D. Sharing of needles by intravenous drug users can spread not only HIV but also leishmaniasis.

Q14. All are true about leishmaniasis Except:

A A. Leishmaniasis is a disease involving reticuloendothelial system B B. Uncommon modes of transmission include congenital transmission C C. Canines are reservoir of infection in Mediterranean kala azar D D. Incubation period is 3 months

Q15. All are true about Cutaneous leishmaniasis Except:

A A. Cutaneous leishmaniasis occurs mainly in 2 forms B B. Depigmented macules are the earliest lesions and are seen in the trunk and extremities. C C. Oriental Sore is caused by L. Donovani D D. Diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis is associated with a deficient cell- mediated immunity

Q16. Which measure is used for the prevention of leishmaniasis?

A A. Personal protection using repellants and nets B B. Spraying with (DDT) and other residual insecticides C C. Health education and produce training materials D D. All of the above

Q17. Concerning Filariasis all are true Except:

A A. Caused by nematode parasite Wuchereria bancrofti B B. Adult worms usually reside in large lymphatics of human host C C. Worldwide prevalence is over 90 million D D. Wuchereria bancrofti is rare in Egypt

Q17. Concerning Filariasis all are true Except:

A A. Caused by nematode parasite Wuchereria bancrofti B B. Adult worms usually reside in large lymphatics of human host C C. Worldwide prevalence is over 90 million D D. Wuchereria bancrofti is rare in Egypt

Q18. All are true about Filariasis Except:

A A. Mosquitoes of the genera Aedes, Anopheles, Culex, and Mansonia, Culex pipens is the vector in Egypt B B. Man (case) having the microfilaria in his peripheral blood is the source of Infection C C. Elephantiasis of the legs is the most common manifestation of chronic W. bancrofti infection in males in endemic areas D D. Diagnosis is mad Film Detection of microfilariae in the peripheral blood (Nocturnal Blood Film)

Q19. Concerning yellow fever Epidemiology - all are true Except:

A A. It is a viral hemorrhagic fever caused by a species of Flavivirus B B. It is spread among human host by Aedes aegypti C C. Infected mosquitoes can't transmit the virus to their offspring D D. Jungle yellow fever usually infects villagers living on the edge of the jungle or adults whose occupations involve forestry.

Q19. Concerning yellow fever Epidemiology - all are true Except:

A A. It is a viral hemorrhagic fever caused by a species of Flavivirus B B. It is spread among human host by Aedes aegypti C C. Infected mosquitoes can't transmit the virus to their offspring D D. Jungle yellow fever usually infects villagers living on the edge of the jungle or adults whose occupations involve forestry.

Q20. Concerning yellow fever - all are true Except:

A A. The liver damage and resulting icterus characteristic of infection B B. Man and Monkeys are considered the reservoir of infection C C. Incubation period is from 1-2weeks D D. Hemorrhagic diathesis is frequent in severe cases of yellow fever

Q21. All are true about yellow fever Except:

A A. WHO estimates 200,000 cases of yellow fever occur each year. B B. About 15% of persons who are infected develop serious illness C C. During epidemics, both sexes are infected equally D D. The overall death rate from yellow fever is 85-95%.

Q22. Concerning yellow fever manifestation - all are true Except:

A A. Most patients develop only mild illness of fever and malaise B B. 6 days following a bite by an infected mosquito, the acute infectious stage begins. C C. The fever pattern typically is biphasic D D. During the intoxication (toxic) stage, patients appear normal

Q23. Prevention of Yellow Fever includes the following except:

A A. Protective clothing , Insect repellent, and mosquito netting. B B. Local programs for control of A. aegypti C C. 17-D strain vaccine is the standard vaccine D D. 3 doses of 17-D strain vaccine

Q23. Prevention of Yellow Fever includes the following except:

A A. Protective clothing , Insect repellent, and mosquito netting. B B. Local programs for control of A. aegypti C C. 17-D strain vaccine is the standard vaccine D D. 3 doses of 17-D strain vaccine

Q24. Concerning 17-D strain vaccine - all are true Except:

A A. Is a recombinant DNA - vaccine B B. kills the mice or monkeys after 17 days C C. Sero-conversion rate for those receiving the vaccine is 95%. D D. Must be kept cold and used immediately after reconstitution.

Q24. Concerning 17-D strain vaccine - all are true Except:

A A. Is a recombinant DNA - vaccine B B. kills the mice or monkeys after 17 days C C. Sero-conversion rate for those receiving the vaccine is 95%. D D. Must be kept cold and used immediately after reconstitution.

Q25. Concerning Plague - all are true Except:

A A. It is known as the Black Death B B. Caused by Yersinia pestis C C. Xenopsylla cheopis is the reservoir D D. The classic mode of transmission to humans is by fleabite

Q25. Concerning Plague - all are true Except:

A A. It is known as the Black Death B B. Caused by Yersinia pestis C C. Xenopsylla cheopis is the reservoir D D. The classic mode of transmission to humans is by fleabite

Q26. Concerning Plague epidemiology all are true Except:

A A. It is on the list of possible agents that could be used by terrorists. B B. X. cheopis is effective vector due to its tendency to regurgitate C C. Organisms invade lymphatics and travel to regional lymph nodes. D D. Bacteremia without buboes is considered pneumonic plague

Q27. Concerning Plague manifestations - all are true Except:

A A. The most common site affected is the axillary lymph nodes B B. A large bubo is palpable in the groin, axilla, or neck of patients C C. Patients with any form of plague are toxic in appearance D D. All patients are febrile with chills

Q28. Prevention & control of plague include all Except:

A A. Periodic de-rating of ships using SO2 or hydrogen cyanide. B B. Vaccination as the use of Otten's Vaccine C C. Chemoprophylaxis as the use of Tetracycline D D. Isolation of pneumonic plague contacts is not essential

Q28. Prevention & control of plague include all Except:

A A. Periodic de-rating of ships using SO2 or hydrogen cyanide. B B. Vaccination as the use of Otten's Vaccine C C. Chemoprophylaxis as the use of Tetracycline D D. Isolation of pneumonic plague contacts is not essential

Q29. Concerning Rickettsiae - all are true Except:

A A. It causes Typhus B B. Occupy a position between bacteria and viruses C C. Arthropods are the only natural hosts D D. They are obligate intracellular gram-negative coccobacillary

Q30. Concerning Rift Valley Fever Epidemiology all are true Except

A A. An acute, febrile, viral disease that affects livestock and people B B. In 1977 outbreak was occurred in Egypt from imported camels C C. Man is the reservoir of infection D D. Infection is acquired by contact with blood of an infected animal

Q31. Concerning Rift Valley Fever Epidemiology all are true Except

A A. Slaughter workers are at increased risk of acquiring infection B B. The incubation period is from 2-6 days C C. Serious eye infection, inflammation of the brain, severe bleeding (hemorrhage), and death may occur D D. Many licensed vaccine are available for human use

Q1. All are true about Rabies Except:

A A. A viral infection of the central and peripheral nervous systems B B. Average incubation is 1-3 months prior to onset of symptoms . C C. Source of infection are carnivorous animals; dogs, foxes, bats D D. 100% curable even if post exposure treatment is not given

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