Epidemiology of Viral Diseases - L11-12 Flashcards
1
Q
Rabies has never been reported before in St. Kitts. Suddenly, a few cases of canine rabies are reported from St. Kitts, especially among dogs that accompanied incoming RUSVM students from USA. In this context, rabies would be _________ disease in St. Kitts.
A. Enzootic
B. Panzootic
C. Exotic
D. Epizootic
A
C. Exotic
2
Q
Hospital acuired viral infection is also known as Noscomial Transmission
True or False ?
A
True
3
Q
Enteric viruses have been shown to be more stable in the environment than respiratory viruses.
True or False ?
A
True
Note: Because of evolution; GI tract has more barriers; enteric virus has to overcome all of this.
