| What method is used for detecting Monkey Pox DNA? | Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) | a) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for detection of monkey-pox DNA b) PCR for other Orthopoxvirus [Small Pox (Variola), Vaccinia, Cow-pox, Buffalo-pox, Camel- pox] as well as for Human alpha herpesvirus 3/ Varicella Zooster Virus (Chicken-pox) : c) Next Generation Sequencing platform (Miniseq and Nextseq) | 3 | definition | 0.940 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334618_7758114881653132626.pdf | a) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for detection of monkey-pox DNA b) PCR for other Orthopoxvirus [Small Pox (Variola), Vaccinia, Cow-pox, Buffalo-pox, Camel- pox] as well as for Human alpha herpesvirus 3/ Varicella Zooster Virus (Chicken-pox) : c) Next Generation Sequencing platform (Miniseq and Nextseq) | 1 | page=1,block=30 | 0.700 | valid |
| What type of blood sample is collected from asymptomatic foreign nationals suspected of Monkey Pox? | EDTA blood in Purple top vacutainer tube (2ml) | Types of samples to be collected from Foreign Nationals suspected for Monkey Pox or travelling from area where outbreak of money pox is currently reported: a) Asymptomatic without lesions: ● EDTA blood in Purple top vacutainer tube (2ml) ● Serum collected in Yellow top vacutainer Tube [SSGT] (2ml after separation of serum) ● Oro-pharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium ● Urine samples in sterile urine collection bulbs/bottles (3-5ml) b) Symptomatic with lesions: ● Lesion fluid in plain tube (Pustular, vesicular) collected through intradermal syringe (1ml) ● Scrapings from the base of lesions by sterile swab collected in plain tube (not in VTM) ● EDTA blood in Purple top vacutainer tube (2ml) ● Serum collected in Yellow top vacutainer Tube [SSGT] (2ml after separation of serum) ● Oro-pharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium ● Urine samples in sterile urine collection bulbs/bottles (3-5ml) c) For sample collection Personal Protective Equipment to be used: ● Coveralls/Tyvek suit/Disposable Aprons ● N-95 mask ● Face shield/Safety Goggles ● Double Gloves ● Head cap and Shoe Cover/booties | 191 | factual | 0.570 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334618_7758114881653132626.pdf |
| What type of lesion fluid sample is collected from symptomatic foreign nationals suspected of Monkey Pox? | Lesion fluid in plain tube (Pustular, vesicular) collected through intradermal syringe (1ml) | Types of samples to be collected from Foreign Nationals suspected for Monkey Pox or travelling from area where outbreak of money pox is currently reported: a) Asymptomatic without lesions: ● EDTA blood in Purple top vacutainer tube (2ml) ● Serum collected in Yellow top vacutainer Tube [SSGT] (2ml after separation of serum) ● Oro-pharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium ● Urine samples in sterile urine collection bulbs/bottles (3-5ml) b) Symptomatic with lesions: ● Lesion fluid in plain tube (Pustular, vesicular) collected through intradermal syringe (1ml) ● Scrapings from the base of lesions by sterile swab collected in plain tube (not in VTM) ● EDTA blood in Purple top vacutainer tube (2ml) ● Serum collected in Yellow top vacutainer Tube [SSGT] (2ml after separation of serum) ● Oro-pharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium ● Urine samples in sterile urine collection bulbs/bottles (3-5ml) c) For sample collection Personal Protective Equipment to be used: ● Coveralls/Tyvek suit/Disposable Aprons ● N-95 mask ● Face shield/Safety Goggles ● Double Gloves ● Head cap and Shoe Cover/booties | 490 | factual | 0.570 |
| What type of serum sample is collected from asymptomatic foreign nationals suspected of Monkey Pox? | Serum collected in Yellow top vacutainer Tube [SSGT] (2ml after separation of serum) | Types of samples to be collected from Foreign Nationals suspected for Monkey Pox or travelling from area where outbreak of money pox is currently reported: a) Asymptomatic without lesions: ● EDTA blood in Purple top vacutainer tube (2ml) ● Serum collected in Yellow top vacutainer Tube [SSGT] (2ml after separation of serum) ● Oro-pharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium ● Urine samples in sterile urine collection bulbs/bottles (3-5ml) b) Symptomatic with lesions: ● Lesion fluid in plain tube (Pustular, vesicular) collected through intradermal syringe (1ml) ● Scrapings from the base of lesions by sterile swab collected in plain tube (not in VTM) ● EDTA blood in Purple top vacutainer tube (2ml) ● Serum collected in Yellow top vacutainer Tube [SSGT] (2ml after separation of serum) ● Oro-pharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium ● Urine samples in sterile urine collection bulbs/bottles (3-5ml) c) For sample collection Personal Protective Equipment to be used: ● Coveralls/Tyvek suit/Disposable Aprons ● N-95 mask ● Face shield/Safety Goggles ● Double Gloves ● Head cap and Shoe Cover/booties | 240 | factual | 0.570 |
| What type of swabs are collected from asymptomatic foreign nationals suspected of Monkey Pox? | Oro-pharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium | Types of samples to be collected from Foreign Nationals suspected for Monkey Pox or travelling from area where outbreak of money pox is currently reported: a) Asymptomatic without lesions: ● EDTA blood in Purple top vacutainer tube (2ml) ● Serum collected in Yellow top vacutainer Tube [SSGT] (2ml after separation of serum) ● Oro-pharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium ● Urine samples in sterile urine collection bulbs/bottles (3-5ml) b) Symptomatic with lesions: ● Lesion fluid in plain tube (Pustular, vesicular) collected through intradermal syringe (1ml) ● Scrapings from the base of lesions by sterile swab collected in plain tube (not in VTM) ● EDTA blood in Purple top vacutainer tube (2ml) ● Serum collected in Yellow top vacutainer Tube [SSGT] (2ml after separation of serum) ● Oro-pharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium ● Urine samples in sterile urine collection bulbs/bottles (3-5ml) c) For sample collection Personal Protective Equipment to be used: ● Coveralls/Tyvek suit/Disposable Aprons ● N-95 mask ● Face shield/Safety Goggles ● Double Gloves ● Head cap and Shoe Cover/booties | 327 | factual | 0.570 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334618_7758114881653132626.pdf |
| What type of urine sample is collected from asymptomatic foreign nationals suspected of Monkey Pox? | Urine samples in sterile urine collection bulbs/bottles (3-5ml) | Types of samples to be collected from Foreign Nationals suspected for Monkey Pox or travelling from area where outbreak of money pox is currently reported: a) Asymptomatic without lesions: ● EDTA blood in Purple top vacutainer tube (2ml) ● Serum collected in Yellow top vacutainer Tube [SSGT] (2ml after separation of serum) ● Oro-pharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium ● Urine samples in sterile urine collection bulbs/bottles (3-5ml) b) Symptomatic with lesions: ● Lesion fluid in plain tube (Pustular, vesicular) collected through intradermal syringe (1ml) ● Scrapings from the base of lesions by sterile swab collected in plain tube (not in VTM) ● EDTA blood in Purple top vacutainer tube (2ml) ● Serum collected in Yellow top vacutainer Tube [SSGT] (2ml after separation of serum) ● Oro-pharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium ● Urine samples in sterile urine collection bulbs/bottles (3-5ml) c) For sample collection Personal Protective Equipment to be used: ● Coveralls/Tyvek suit/Disposable Aprons ● N-95 mask ● Face shield/Safety Goggles ● Double Gloves ● Head cap and Shoe Cover/booties | 395 | factual | 0.570 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334618_7758114881653132626.pdf |
| What type of syringe is used to collect lesion fluid from symptomatic individuals suspected of Monkey Pox? | intradermal syringe | Types of samples to be collected from Foreign Nationals suspected for Monkey Pox or travelling from area where outbreak of money pox is currently reported: a) Asymptomatic without lesions: ● EDTA blood in Purple top vacutainer tube (2ml) ● Serum collected in Yellow top vacutainer Tube [SSGT] (2ml after separation of serum) ● Oro-pharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium ● Urine samples in sterile urine collection bulbs/bottles (3-5ml) b) Symptomatic with lesions: ● Lesion fluid in plain tube (Pustular, vesicular) collected through intradermal syringe (1ml) ● Scrapings from the base of lesions by sterile swab collected in plain tube (not in VTM) ● EDTA blood in Purple top vacutainer tube (2ml) ● Serum collected in Yellow top vacutainer Tube [SSGT] (2ml after separation of serum) ● Oro-pharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium ● Urine samples in sterile urine collection bulbs/bottles (3-5ml) c) For sample collection Personal Protective Equipment to be used: ● Coveralls/Tyvek suit/Disposable Aprons ● N-95 mask ● Face shield/Safety Goggles ● Double Gloves ● Head cap and Shoe Cover/booties | 557 | factual | 0.490 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334618_7758114881653132626.pdf |
| What is the recommended volume of urine samples collected from foreign nationals suspected of Monkey Pox? | 3-5ml | Types of samples to be collected from Foreign Nationals suspected for Monkey Pox or travelling from area where outbreak of money pox is currently reported: a) Asymptomatic without lesions: ● EDTA blood in Purple top vacutainer tube (2ml) ● Serum collected in Yellow top vacutainer Tube [SSGT] (2ml after separation of serum) ● Oro-pharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium ● Urine samples in sterile urine collection bulbs/bottles (3-5ml) b) Symptomatic with lesions: ● Lesion fluid in plain tube (Pustular, vesicular) collected through intradermal syringe (1ml) ● Scrapings from the base of lesions by sterile swab collected in plain tube (not in VTM) ● EDTA blood in Purple top vacutainer tube (2ml) ● Serum collected in Yellow top vacutainer Tube [SSGT] (2ml after separation of serum) ● Oro-pharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal swabs in Viral Transport Medium ● Urine samples in sterile urine collection bulbs/bottles (3-5ml) c) For sample collection Personal Protective Equipment to be used: ● Coveralls/Tyvek suit/Disposable Aprons ● N-95 mask ● Face shield/Safety Goggles ● Double Gloves ● Head cap and Shoe Cover/booties | 452 | factual | 0.370 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334618_7758114881653132626.pdf |