General Knowledge Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is the definition of zoonotic?
A
Can go from animals to humans
2
Q
Rank the cultural timelines for toxins, viral, and bacterial diseases (shortest to longest)
A
Toxins: minutes to hours, Viral: days to weeks, Bacterial: days to weeks
3
Q
What are the disease classification categories?
A
A & B (high mortality/morbidity, studied with vaccines) C (emerging, no vaccines yet)
4
Q
What is the perfect aerosol delivery particle size?
A
1-5 microns
5
Q
Why is 1-5 microns size ideal for aerosol delivery?
A
Settles in lower respiratory tract; larger gets caught in mucus, smaller is exhaled
