Lecture 4 Part 2: Arthropod-Borne & Zoonotic Viruses Flashcards
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What are zoonotic viruses?
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Viruses transmitted from animals to humans
2
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What is the main mode of transmission for zoonotic viruses?
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Insect bites or contact with lower vertebrates
3
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What are arthropod-borne (Arboviruses)?
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Arthropod-borne viruses transmitted by insects like mosquitoes, ticks, and sandflies
4
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Name three arthropods that transmit arboviruses
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- Mosquitoes
- ticks
- sandflies
5
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What are some non-arthropod routes of zoonotic virus transmission?
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Inhalation, conjunctival route, and direct contact
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17 &18
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