L31: Zoonoses outbreak investigation and control in humans

Question 1

Who sponsors the PHE?

Answer 1

Department of Health

Question 2

Which teams protect the public from communcable infections, radiation etc?

Answer 2

Health Protection Teams

Question 3

Who appoints Proper Officers?

Answer 3

The local authority

Question 4

Which officers can exercise powers?

Answer 4

Authorised Officers

Question 5

Which notifications do Proper Officers receive?

Answer 5

From within the area

Question 6

What are some examples of a Major Incident Response?

Answer 6

Pandemic flu, terrorist, foot and mouth

Question 7

How many cases required for an outbreak if rare?

Answer 7

SIngle case

Question 8

What are human Brucella cases usually related to?

Answer 8

Travel

Question 9

Is the UK Brucellosis-free?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

How do you catch Brucella?

Answer 10

Raw milk and dairy, or occupational

Question 11

Which team does an outbreak investigation involve?

Answer 11

Incident Management Team

Question 12

What causes feline TB?

Answer 12

M bovis or M microti

Question 13

Who notifies PHE after an influenza outbreak?

Answer 13

Divisional Veterinary Manager

Question 14

What are the two kinds of follow-uo?

Answer 14

Strict or Standard (passive vs active)

Question 15

Who advises a strict approach?

Answer 15

National Infections Scheme

Question 16

Which influenza incidents may require a strict approach?

Answer 16

Most H5, H7, H9, those associated with severe human disease or death, confirmed human to human transition