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Japanese encephalitis virus is transmitted by which vector?_____

What is the key unit of implementation of the anti-malaria programme?

Which mosquito(s) larvae lie in water with head faced downwards?_____

Transmission assessment survey is carried out for _____

Which bugs show transovarial transmission?_____

The indicators for lymphatic filariasis under NVBDCP are _____ rate and microfilaria density

The vector for Oroya fever is _____.

In **xenodiagnosis**, which organism is intentionally infected by a suspected host to allow a pathogenic agent to multiply and be identified?

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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What are the contents of the **Grey Kit** (Kit 2) for vaginal discharge? _____ Is partner treatment required? Yes

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Flashcard 1: Japanese encephalitis virus is transmitted by which vector?_____

Answer: Culex mosquito

Flashcard 2: What is the key unit of implementation of the anti-malaria programme?

Answer: District Malaria Office

Flashcard 3: Which mosquito(s) larvae lie in water with head faced downwards?_____

Answer: Culex, Aedes and Mansonia

Flashcard 4: Transmission assessment survey is carried out for _____

Answer: filariasis

Flashcard 5: Which bugs show transovarial transmission?_____

Answer: mite and tick

Flashcard 6: The indicators for lymphatic filariasis under NVBDCP are _____ rate and microfilaria density

Answer: filarial endemicity

Flashcard 7: The vector for Oroya fever is _____.

Answer: Sandfly

Flashcard 8: In xenodiagnosis, which organism is intentionally infected by a suspected host to allow a pathogenic agent to multiply and be identified?

Answer: Vector

Flashcard 9: 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.

Flashcard 10: What are the contents of the Grey Kit (Kit 2) for vaginal discharge? _____ Is partner treatment required? Yes

Answer: Tab. Secnidazole (2g) single dose

Extra: The Grey Kit (Kit 2) is used in the syndromic management of vaginal discharge caused by Bacterial Vaginosis or Trichomoniasis. Contents: Tab. Secnidazole (2g) single dose. Partner treatment is recommended. Other NACO Kits: - Kit 1 (White): Urethral/Cervical discharge - Kit 2 (Grey): Vaginal discharge - Kit 3 (White): Inguinal bubo - Kit 4 (Blue): Non-herpetic ulcer (Syphilis, Chancroid) - Kit 5 (Red): Non-herpetic ulcer - Kit 6 (Yellow): Herpetic ulcer - Kit 7 (Black): Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

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