Ebola Virus Quiz

What is the role of the VP35 protein in the Ebola virus?

• Polymerase complex protein

• Minor nucleoprotein

• Matrix protein

• Nucleoprotein

Which protein in the Ebola virus is a nucleoprotein?

• GP

• N

• VP24

• VP35

What is the primary genetic material of the Ebola virus?

• DNA

• RNA

• Protein

• Lipid

What severe response can lead to death in Ebola/Marburg patients?

• Allergic reaction

• Massive cytokine response (shock)

• Autoimmune response

• Anaphylactic shock

What is the primary method of person-to-person transmission for Ebola/Marburg?

• Airborne particles

• Contaminated water

• Contact with contaminated material

• Insect bites

What type of immune response do survivors of Ebola/Marburg have?

• Adaptive immune response

• Innate immune response

• Humoral immune response

• Cell-mediated immune response

Approximately how many deaths per year worldwide are caused by rabies?

• 10,000

• 25,000

• 55,000

• 100,000

Which component is NOT part of the rabies virus structure?

• Envelope (membrane)

• Matrix protein

• Glycoprotein

• Chloroplast

Which of the following is NOT a common animal that transmits rabies?

• Dogs

• Raccoons

• Skunks

• Elephants

How often is the rabies vaccine administered post-exposure?

• Once a week

• On specific days: 0, 3, 7, 14, 28, and 90

• Daily for a month

• Every other day for two weeks