Anthrax is a deadly infectious disease caused by bacteria Bacillus anthracis. It can affect humans as well as many animals such as horses, cows, goats, and sheep, etc. Anthrax bacteria have been used as bio-terrorism by many countries. Anthrax bacteria are present in the soil and remain in a latent state for many years. This disease can also be fatal to humans coming in contact with infected animals. An anthrax vaccine is available to humans. The vaccine does not contain active bacteria and may not cause any infection, but it has side effects, which can range from pain to severe allergic problems in the place where the injection is done. This vaccine is recommended for children and older people not to use. Let's take an awesome quiz about Anthrax Infectious Disease.
1. After the effects of the disease in ___________, antitoxin therapy was introduced in the United State.
A. In 2000
B. In 2003
C. In 2001
D. In 2004
2. If a person has been affected by anthrax, which antibiotic can prevent the disease?
A. Ciprofloxacin
B. Doxycycline
C. Levofloxacin
D. All of the above
3. When was anthrax first known to strike people?
A. World War II
B. The Renaissance
C. Ancient Rome
D. Ancient Egypt
4. Anthrax spores can outlast in dry places such as soil for how long?
A. 8 to 10 days
B. 8 to 10 weeks
C. At least 50 years
D. All of the above
5. The largest reported epidemic of human anthrax occurred between 1978 and 1980 in one of the which countries?
A. Russia
B. Afghanistan
C. Argentina
D. Zimbabwe
6. How likely is a person to die from cutaneous (skin) anthrax without remedy?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
7. Anthrax is delivered by which one of the following?
A. Virus
B. Bacterium
C. Fungus
D. None of these
8. Once contaminated by anthrax spores, a building can be bleached by...
A. Industrial-strength cleaners
B. Lasers
C. Radiation
D. None of the above
9. When was the first vaccine of anthrax developed?
A. 1881
B. 1981
C. 1971
D. 1951
10. The anthrax vaccine may reason which long-term side effects?
A. Chronic fever
B. Acne
C. Joint problems
D. None of the above
11. Which one form of anthrax pretense the greatest threat?
A. Gastrointestinal
B. Cutaneous
C. Inhalation
D. All of the above
12. What is the most serious form of anthrax?
A. Gastrointestinal
B. Cutaneous
C. Inhalation
D. None of the above
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