Daily Quiz-452

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12 May 2026 • 9:54 PM MYT
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Hantavirus particles, computer illustration. Several hantaviruses cause disease in humans. They can be fatal if they progress to either hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) or haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). The virus is spread to humans via rodent droppings and urine.

1. Assertion (A): Hantavirus transmission between humans is common.

Reason (R): The virus replicates efficiently in respiratory droplets. A. Both correct, R explains A B. Both correct, R not explanation C. A correct, R incorrect D. A incorrect, R correct 2. Which activity carries the highest risk of infection? A. Drinking untreated water B. Cleaning a closed shed with rodent droppings C. Swimming in lakes D. Eating raw vegetables 3. Which of the following best explains zoonotic spillover in hantavirus? A. Mutation in bacteria B. Host switching from rodents to humans C. Vector-mediated transmission D. Fungal adaptation 4. Which term best describes hantavirus epidemiology? A. Pandemic-prone B. Endemic with sporadic outbreaks C. Eradicated D. Seasonal vector-borne 5. Which precaution is recommended? A. Vacuum cleaning rodent droppings B. Sweeping floors C. Using bleach solution with gloves D. Burning waste indoors ANSWERS

1. D

2: B

3: B

4: B

5: C