Ebola
Ebola ( 24 Questions)
The statement is incorrect. Ebola virus transmission does not occur through the air. It is primarily spread through direct contact with bodily fluids of infected individuals.
This statement is correct. Handling bushmeat, which is the meat of wild animals, can lead to Ebola virus transmission. Infected animals can carry the virus, and handling their meat without proper precautions can result in transmission.
This statement is correct. Direct contact with infected bat's urine can transmit the virus. Bats can carry the Ebola virus, and their bodily fluids can contain the virus, leading to potential transmission.
This statement is correct. Sexual contact with an infected person can transmit the virus. Ebola virus can be present in semen for a significant period after recovery, posing a risk of sexual transmission.
This statement is correct. Consuming contaminated food can transmit the virus. If the food is contaminated with infected bodily fluids or if an infected animal is consumed, transmission can occur.
Choice A rationale:
The statement is incorrect. Ebola virus transmission does not occur through the air. It is primarily spread through direct contact with bodily fluids of infected individuals.
Choice B rationale:
This statement is correct. Handling bushmeat, which is the meat of wild animals, can lead to Ebola virus transmission. Infected animals can carry the virus, and handling their meat without proper precautions can result in transmission.
Choice C rationale:
This statement is correct. Direct contact with infected bat's urine can transmit the virus. Bats can carry the Ebola virus, and their bodily fluids can contain the virus, leading to potential transmission.
Choice D rationale:
This statement is correct. Sexual contact with an infected person can transmit the virus. Ebola virus can be present in semen for a significant period after recovery, posing a risk of sexual transmission.
Choice E rationale:
This statement is correct. Consuming contaminated food can transmit the virus. If the food is contaminated with infected bodily fluids or if an infected animal is consumed, transmission can occur.