NEHA Module 9 - Vectors Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+).docx

NEHA Module 9 - Vectors Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
An epidemic is occurring when the:


A. disease is continually present in a given population
B. cases of a disease in a given population are in excess of the
number of cases normally expected for that same disease and area
C. cases of disease in a given population are the same as the
number of cases normally expected for the same disease and area
D. cases of a disease in a given population are in excess of the
number of cases normally expected in the global population -
correct answer ✅B. cases of a disease in a given population are in
excess of the number of cases normally expected for that same
disease and area


Hantavirus is spread by:


A. ticks
B. the inhalation of bird droppings
C. the inhalation of rodent excreta
D. flies -
correct answer ✅C. the inhalation of rodent excreta

, NEHA Module 9 - Vectors Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Inhalation of bird droppings, secretions, and dust on feathers can
transmit:


A. leptospirosis
B. tularemia
C. rabies
D. psittacosis -
correct answer ✅D. psittacosis


Streptobacillus moniliformis is the causative agent of:


A. rabies
B. rat bite fever
C. rocky mountain spotted fever
D. anthrax -
correct answer ✅B. rat bite fever


The reservoir of Toxoplasma gondii is:


A. cats