Quiz: Diseases Transmitted from Animals

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

Q2. Concerning Rabies Epidemiology-All are true Except:

A A. Virus is transmitted by bite or saliva of an infected mammal B B. Rabies virus may transmitted by aerosoles of the virus. C C. Any mammal can carry and potentially transmit the rabies virus D D. Hydrophobia (fear of water) is the earliest symptom of rabies

Q3. All the following diseases may be transmitted via saliva Except

A A. Rabies B B. Anthrax C A. C.HIV/ AIDS D C. Mumps

Q4. Which disease can be prevented during the incubation period?

A A. Rabies B B. Measles C C. Mumps D D. Brucellosis

Q5. Which is incorrect in Immunoprophylaxis against Rabies?

A A. HDCV promotes immunity by inducing active immune response. B B. HDCV is given one week after exposure C C. Rabies vaccine adsorbed (RVA) is made for IM use only D D. Dose of all vaccines for post-exposure prophylaxis are 1 mL IM

Q6. All are true about Anthrax Except:

A A. Anthrax primarily is a disease of herbivores B B. Anthrax is used in bioterrorism via letters or packages. C C. B anthracis is gram-positive, anaerobic, non-spore forming D D. Banthracis killed by heat at 160°c for 1 hour

Q7. Concerning Anthrax Epidemiology - All are true Except:

A A. Humans are resistant to cutaneous invasion by anthracis B B. Cutaneous anthrax has the highest mortality C C. Anthrax in the lungs does not cause pneumonia D D. Death occurs as a result of the effects of lethal toxins

Q8. Concerning Anthrax Mortality rate - All are true Except

A A. Mortality from cutaneous anthrax is uncommon B B. Mortality from cutaneous anthrax is > 50% C C. Mortality from Intestinal anthrax is 20-60% D D. Mortality from Septicemic and inhalational anthrax is >90%

Q9. Late complications of brucella infection:

A A. Sacroiliitis B B. Orchitis C A. C.Myocarditis D C. Ophthalmitis

Q10. Concerning Anthrax -All are true Except:

A A. Cutaneous anthrax occurs 2-5 days after skin exposure. B B. Ingesting spores may cause intestinal anthrax after 2-5 months C C. Inhalational anthrax begins abruptly, (usually 1-3 d) D D. Anthrax meningitis may complicate any form of anthrax

Q10. Concerning Anthrax -All are true Except:

A A. Cutaneous anthrax occurs 2-5 days after skin exposure. B B. Ingesting spores may cause intestinal anthrax after 2-5 months C C. Inhalational anthrax begins abruptly, (usually 1-3 d) D D. Anthrax meningitis may complicate any form of anthrax

Q11. Bubonic Plague differs from Cutaneous Anthrax in:

A A. Plague have painful adenopathy B B. No ulcer is present C C. Patients with bubonic plague appear more toxemic D D. All of the above

Q12. Concerning Brucellosis -All are true Except:

A A. Caused by a Gram positive bacillus B B. Treated with tetracycline C C. Incubation period is about 10-30 days. D D. Contracted from unpasteurised milk

Q13. Patients with Brucellosis are usually complaining of the following Except:

A A. Persistent Fever B B. Arthralgia C C. Headache, depression, fatigue D D. Testicular pain

Q14. Concerning Leptospirosis -All are true Except:

A A. It is known as Weil's disease B B. It is a worldwide zoonosis C C. Infection occurs via direct contact with infected dogs D D. Symptom occurs abruptly after the 2 to 20 days IP

Q14. Concerning Leptospirosis -All are true Except:

A A. It is known as Weil's disease B B. It is a worldwide zoonosis C C. Infection occurs via direct contact with infected dogs D D. Symptom occurs abruptly after the 2 to 20 days IP

Q15. Concerning Toxoplasmosis Epidemiology; all are true Except:

A A. It refers to a symptomatic infection by T gondii B B. T gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan C C. T gondii exists in 3 forms D D. Dogs are only definitive host for sexual stages of T. gondii

Q16. Human infection by Toxoplasmosis not acquired by:

A A. Direct contact with infected cat B B. Droplet infection C C. Horizontal infection occurs from ingesting contaminated food D D. Vertical transmission can occur in utero or during a vaginal deliver

Q17. Concerning Congenital Toxoplasmosis all are true Except:

A A. Newborns with acute congenital toxoplasmosis often die in the first month of life B B. Severity of infection depends on the gestational age at the time of transmission (Earlier infection is more severe) C C. 85% of infants with congenital infection appear normal at birth. D D. Approximately 5% of exposed fetuses acauire infection

Q18. Concerning Fascioliasis; All are true Except:

A A. Mammals acquire infection by eating vegetation containing metacercariae B B. Humans are incidental hosts for Fasciola hepatica C C. Infection is acquired by direct contact with infected animals D D. The adult flukes reside in the large billiary ducts

Q19. Which isn't true concerning prevention & control of Fasciolias?

A A. Advise patients to avoid high-risk behaviors (i.e., consumption of contaminated water plants, water, raw liver). B B. Avoid direct contact with animals C C. A new fasciolicide cured infected children with 1 day therapy. D D. School screening for detection and early treatment of carriers

Q20. Which is caused by learning Hydatid Disease (Echinococcosis)?

A A. Infection is caused by larva stage of Echinococcus tapewonsis) B B. Dog & foxes are the definitive hosts C C. Humans may be involved in the life cycle of the organism D D. Humans become infected by eating food contaminated with tapeworm eggs

Q21. Which isn't true concerning Hydatid Disease (Echinococcosis)?

A A. Patients often remain asymptomatic for many years B B. Death may occur from hydatid rupture (anaphylactic shock) C C. Bacterial superinfection may occur, pyogenic abscess formation D D. Bithionol is considered the drug of choice

Q22. Which isn't true concerning H. Heterophyes infection?

A A. More prevalent in the region of Naser lake in southern Egypt. B B. Snails are the first intermediate host C C. Fish as Bolty & Boury are the second intermediate host D D. Humans become infected by ingesting undercooked or salted fish containing metacercariae

Q23. Which isn't true concerning H. Heterophyes infection?

A A. Incubation Period is 20 days B B. Main symptoms are diarrhea and colicky abdominal pain. C C. Diagnosis based on microscopic identification of eggs in stool D D. Albendazol is the drug of choice

Q24. Concerning Taeniasis infection -All are true Except:

A A. Only Taenia solium and Taenia saginata are medically important of 32 species of Taenia, B B. Millions of people, globaly, are infected by T saginata or solium C C. Taenia saginata is very rare in Muslim countries. D D. T. solium is prevalent where human live in close contact with pigs

Q25. Concerning Taeniasis infection -All are true Except:

A A. Cattle & Pigs are the only definitive hosts for T. saginata and T. solium B A. B T. saginata is common in cattle-breeding regions. C B. All races are affected equally D C. Most individuals with taeniasis are asymptomatic

Q26. Which of the following is obligate intracellular protozoan?

A A. Echinococcosis B B. Fascioliasis C C. Toxoplasmosis D D. Heterophyiasis

Q27. Consumption of raw liver from infected sheep may lead to:

A A. Echinococcosis B B. Fascioliasis C C. Toxoplasmosis D D. Heterophyiasis

Q28. Dwarf Tapeworm is:

A A. Hymenolepis nana B B. Heterophyes heterophyes C C. Taenia saginata D D. Echinococcus

Q29. Consumption of raw fish or shellfish is associated with:

A A. Hymenolepis nana B B. Heterophyes heterophyes C C. Taenia saginata D D. Echinococcus

Q30. The following infections have IP about 10 days except:

A A. Anthrax B B. Brucellosis C C. Leptospirosis D A. D Taeniasis

Q31. Which of the following infections is zoonosis?

A A. Weil's disease (leptospirosis) B B. Leprosy C C. Cholera D B. D All of the above

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