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Mosquito Quiz
How Much Do You Know About Mosquito-Borne Diseases?
1. Which of the following is
not
a mosquito-borne illness?
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Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. West Nile virus, malaria, and Zika virus can all be passed through the bite of an infected mosquito.
A.
Lyme disease
B.
West Nile virus
C.
Malaria
D.
Zika virus
2. The Zika virus was first discovered in East Africa in 1947. Since then, it’s surfaced in several other regions of the world. Aside from mosquito bites in regions where the virus is present, how is Zika spread?
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But once someone has been infected by the Zika virus, they will likely not be infected again.
A.
Through sexual contact
B.
From a birth parent to their baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth
C.
Through a blood transfusion
D.
All of the above
3. Which of the following is true about the Zika virus?
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Common symptoms include headache, conjunctivitis, fever, rash, and muscle and joint pain. People rarely die from the virus. Mosquitoes that spread Zika typically bite in the daytime.
A.
The most common symptom of the Zika virus is tingling in the hands and feet
B.
The illness usually lasts only a few days to a week with mild symptoms
C.
Millions have died as a result of the Zika virus
D.
Mosquitoes that spread the Zika virus bite only at night
4. Which of the following is the most common mosquito-borne disease worldwide?
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Almost 40% of the world’s population lives in an area where the dengue virus is transmitted. And nearly 400 million people are infected each year.
A.
Dengue
B.
Malaria
C.
Zika virus
D.
West Nile virus
5. You can prevent mosquitoes from breeding outside your home by removing which of the following from your yard?
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Common mosquito breeding sites can also include tree holes, toys left outdoors, or even bottle caps. Keep mosquitoes from laying eggs near your home by emptying, covering, throwing away, or turning over any items that hold water.
A.
Old tires
B.
Standing water like puddles and pools
C.
Buckets and potted plant trays
D.
All of the above
6. How else can you protect yourself against mosquito-borne illnesses?
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Also consider using a mosquito bed net if you’re unable to protect yourself from mosquitoes while sleeping.
A.
Use a mosquito repellent
B.
Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when possible
C.
Stay in places that have air conditioning, or that have screens on doors and windows
D.
All of the above
7. To protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases, how often should you apply insect repellant?
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Insect repellants that have a higher percentage of an active ingredient, such as DEET (a chemical that repels mosquitoes), give longer-lasting protection. Simply apply the repellant according to the label instructions.
A.
Every 30 minutes
B.
Every hour
C.
It depends on the percentage of active ingredient in the product
D.
Insect repellant does not protect against mosquito-borne diseases
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