Please take this test to check your knowledge regarding West Nile virus.
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1.
West Nile virus can infect humans, birds, mosquitoes, horses and other animals.
True
False
2.
Persons age 50 or older are more likely to develop serious illness from West Nile virus.
True
False
3.
West Nile virus can be transmitted directly from person-to-person.
True
False
4.
New York was the first state to report West Nile virus.
True
False
5.
Only female mosquitoes bite?
True
False
6.
Wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts can help protect you against the West Nile virus.
True
False
7.
Female mosquitoes need blood to lay their eggs?
True
False
8.
DEET is a chemical that is used in most mosquito repellents.
True
False
9.
Mosquitoes are attracted to light-colored clothing?
True
False
10.
Female mosquitoes lay eggs in flowing water?
True
False
11.
Symptoms of the West Nile virus are similar to the symptoms of the flu.
True
False
12.
Leaving empty containers in the yard that collect water is a good way of keeping mosquitoes out of your yard?
True
False
13.
Most people who become infected with the West Nile virus become extremely ill?
True
False
14.
Mosquitoes prefer human blood over the blood of animals?
True
False
15.
You can get WNV directly from a bird?
True
False