Emerging and Re-emerging Infections — Flashcards

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The two primary routes of transmission of Zika virus are _____ and sexual transmission.

The EYE strategy is a comprehensive and long term strategy targeting elimination of _____ epidemics by 2026

Which virus can be transmitted from contact with pigs or consumption of fruits contaminated with urine or saliva from infected fruit bats?_____

The vector for Oroya fever is _____.

Surveillance indicators for AFP:Laboratory performance- All AFP case specimens must be processed in a _____-accredited laboratory

Therapy in an asymptomatic individual with evidence of infection is called as _____ therapy

Based on sentinel surveillance data, the **_____** in the adult population can be broadly classified into three groups: 1. **Group I (High Prevalence):** >5% in high-risk groups and >1% in antenatal women. 2. **Group II (Moderate Prevalence):** >5% in high-risk groups but <1% in antenatal women. 3. **Group III (Low Prevalence):** <5% in all high-risk groups and <1% in antenatal women.

Which mosquito genera are vectors for lymphatic filariasis?

Type _____ poliovirus is the most common cause of epidemics in non-immune populations.

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In the National Framework for Malaria Elimination (NFME) in India, states/UTs are classified based on the **Annual Parasite Index (API)**: - Category 1 (Elimination phase): API < _____ per 1000 - Category 2 (Pre-elimination phase): API 1-2 per 1000 - Category 3 (Intensified control phase): API > 2 per 1000

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Emerging and Re-emerging Infections Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 1: The two primary routes of transmission of Zika virus are _____ and sexual transmission.

Answer: mosquito-borne

Flashcard 2: The EYE strategy is a comprehensive and long term strategy targeting elimination of _____ epidemics by 2026

Answer: yellow fever

Flashcard 3: Which virus can be transmitted from contact with pigs or consumption of fruits contaminated with urine or saliva from infected fruit bats?_____

Answer: Nipah virus

Flashcard 4: The vector for Oroya fever is _____.

Answer: Sandfly

Flashcard 5: Surveillance indicators for AFP:Laboratory performance- All AFP case specimens must be processed in a _____-accredited laboratory

Answer: WHO

Flashcard 6: Therapy in an asymptomatic individual with evidence of infection is called as _____ therapy

Answer: Preemptive

Flashcard 7: Based on sentinel surveillance data, the _____ in the adult population can be broadly classified into three groups: 1. Group I (High Prevalence): >5% in high-risk groups and >1% in antenatal women. 2. Group II (Moderate Prevalence): >5% in high-risk groups but <1% in antenatal women. 3. Group III (Low Prevalence): <5% in all high-risk groups and <1% in antenatal women.

Answer: HIV prevalence

Extra: This classification was traditionally used by NACO (National AIDS Control Organisation) to categorize states in India based on HIV sentinel surveillance data. Note: Modern surveillance has shifted towards more granular district-level reporting, but this classic classification remains important for exams.

Flashcard 8: Which mosquito genera are vectors for lymphatic filariasis?

Answer: Culex, Anopheles, Mansonia, and Aedes

Flashcard 9: Type _____ poliovirus is the most common cause of epidemics in non-immune populations.

Answer: 1

Flashcard 10: In the National Framework for Malaria Elimination (NFME) in India, states/UTs are classified based on the Annual Parasite Index (API): - Category 1 (Elimination phase): API < _____ per 1000 - Category 2 (Pre-elimination phase): API 1-2 per 1000 - Category 3 (Intensified control phase): API > 2 per 1000

Answer: 1

Extra: Annual Parasite Index (API) = (Total confirmed cases during the year / Total population under surveillance) × 1000. Note: Category 0 represents states/UTs with zero indigenous cases for the last 3 years.

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