1. The incubation period of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome typically ranges from:
A. 1-3 days B. 3-5 days C. 1-8 weeks D. 6 months
2. Which condition is characterized by fluid accumulation in lungs due to hantavirus?
A. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome-like state B. Chronic Bronchitis C. Pulmonary Fibrosis D. Tuberculosis
3. Which of the following is TRUE regarding case fatality rates?
A. HFRS is always fatal B. HPS has a lower fatality rate than HFRS C. HPS fatality Rs 35% D. Both have equal mortality
4. Which institution began systematic tracking after the 1993 outbreak?
A. WHO B. NIH C. CDC D. UNICEF
5. Which region is considered a hotspot for hantavirus in the US?
A. Northeast US B. Midwest C. Western states (New Mexico, Arizona) D. Alaska
Answers with explanations
1. C Explanation: Symptoms appear 1–8 weeks after exposure. 2: A Explanation: HPS causes fluid-filled lungs, resembling ARDS. 3: C Explanation: HPS has Rs 35% fatality, much higher than HFRS. 4: C Explanation: The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) initiated tracking. 5: C Explanation: Higher rodent-human interaction in rural western regions.
