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Which of the following come under the Biological Agent category
Which of the following features can class a Biological Agent in the higher risk category
Anthrax is caused by which bacteria
Anthrax can contaminate the body and present in 3 different forms, they are Cutaneous, Inhalation, and
Bacillus anthracis is particularly dangerous because it is normally found in what form
All forms of Anthrax infection can cause death, but which is the most serious
Symptoms of inhalation Anthrax infection can be similar to that of
Botulinum toxins affect which system of the body
Clostridium botulinum create spores which under normal circumstances, create the Botulism toxin, True or False
Inhalation Botulism is
Within the prehospital environment, Botulism can often be misdiagnosed as it can have symptoms similar to a
The Botulism toxin works through inhibiting the release of which neurotransmitter
Yersinia Pestis is the bacteria responsible for
What is the most common form for Yersinia Pestis to initially spread among human populations
What is the fatality percentage of Pneumonic Plague without treatment
A swollen lymph node due to Yersinia Pestis infection is called a
The plague was used during conflict as part of a Biological warfare attempt. Which conflict was this done in
Smallpox was declared eradicated worldwide in which year
What is the fatality rate of Smallpox
Smallpox could be spread through infected clothing or materials. It could also spread through infected droplets from coughing or sneezing, True or False
A patient with Smallpox would be infections from the point they developed a fever, to when
Tularaemia is an infection caused by which bacterium
There are 2 types of Francisella Tularensis bacterium, they are
Tularaemia can present in how many forms depending on the route of infection
Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers are caused by how many distinct families of Virus
All VHF’s are RNA viruses, True or False
VHF’s naturally exist in animal or insect populations, referred to as
Marburg virus and Lassa fever are examples of what
Ebola has a reported fatality rate in some outbreaks of up to what percentage
A patient with Ebola is infectious prior to symptoms appearing, True or False
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