Understanding and Analyzing Key Concepts in "The Hot Zone" Quiz

Test your knowledge on Ebola virus with questions on transmission, symptoms, outbreaks, and more from 'The Hot Zone'.

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Which virus is primarily discussed in 'The Hot Zone'?

Ebola virus

HIV

Influenza virus

Zika virus

Who is the author of 'The Hot Zone'?

Richard Preston

Stephen King

Michael Crichton

Dean Koontz

In which country did the Ebola virus first emerge?

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Nigeria

Kenya

South Africa

What is the approximate fatality rate of Ebola virus infections?

10%

25%

50%

90%

What type of virus is Ebola?

Retrovirus

Flavivirus

Filovirus

Coronavirus

Which animal is considered to be the natural reservoir for Ebola virus?

Bats

Monkeys

Pigs

Dogs

What is the term used to describe the transmission of Ebola virus from animals to humans?

Zoonotic transmission

Airborne transmission

Vector-borne transmission

Waterborne transmission

What are the main symptoms of Ebola virus disease?

Fever, cough, and sore throat

Muscle pain, vomiting, and diarrhea

Headache, runny nose, and fatigue

Rash, joint pain, and nausea

Which strain of Ebola virus is the most deadly?

Sudan virus

Bundibugyo virus

Zaire virus

Tai Forest virus

#10

Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission of Ebola virus between humans?

Direct contact with bodily fluids

Airborne transmission

Contact with contaminated objects

Transmission through mucous membranes

#11

What is the medical term for the severe internal bleeding associated with Ebola virus infection?

Hemorrhagic fever

Septicemia

Thrombocytopenia

Leukopenia

#12

Which of the following is NOT a treatment for Ebola virus disease?

Antibiotics

Fluid replacement

Supportive care

Experimental drugs

#13

What is the approximate mortality rate of Ebola virus disease?

10%

25%

50%

90%

#14

Which of the following types of Ebola virus has caused the most outbreaks and deaths in humans?

Reston virus