Mosquito Quiz

1. Which of the following is not a mosquito-borne illness?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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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