COVID 19 - The Pandemic So Far

Question 1

Define ENDEMIC

Answer 1

Refers to the constant presence and/or usual prevalence of a disease or infectious agent in a population within a geographic area
I.E. malaria

Question 2

Define OUTBREAK

Answer 2

Same definition as epidemic but is often used for a more limited geographic area
I.E. Cholera

Question 3

Define EPIDEMIC

Answer 3

Refers to an increase, often sudden, in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in that population in that area

Question 4

Define PANDEMIC

Answer 4

Refers to an epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents, usually affecting a large number of people
I.E. COVID

Question 5

What are the 3 different types of variants

Answer 5

VARIANT OF INTEREST
- genetic traits which predict
- greater transmissibility
- more sever disease
- evasion of immune system or testing

VARIANT OF CONCERN
observed to :
- have increased transmissibility
- cause more serious infection
- cause reinfection or infection in immunised

VARIANT OF HIGH CONSEQUENCE
- No protection from vaccines

Question 6

Common COVID symptoms

Answer 6

• Rhinorrhoea
• General malaise
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Fever

Question 7

Types of COVID tests

Answer 7

Molecular test
Antigen tests
Serology tests

Question 8

Complications of COVID

Answer 8

• Thrombosis
• Post COVID Syndrome (long COVID)