2070 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 1769335263 ZDPHI Manual 2025 V2 06.11.2025, published by ncdc.mohfw.gov.in. The source is a 244-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include zoonotic diseases, one health approach, rabies, brucellosis, toxoplasmosis, leptospirosis, scrub typhus, cchf. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. Question types in the export: 688 factual, 609 list, 318 relationship, 191 definition, 157 summary, 82 table, 25 comparison. 1300 of the 2070 pairs (62.8%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 770 are factual or table-based questions. 99.18% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_document | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What are the characteristics of the paralytic form of rabies? | characterised by paralysis of throat and jaw muscles, foaming at mouth, laboured breathing, choking, weakness and respiratory failure | Dogs with furious rabies exhibit behavioural changes, restlessness, irritability, aggression (attacking inanimate objects, animals, people), disorientation and seizures. Paralytic form is characterised by paralysis of throat and jaw muscles, foaming at mouth, laboured breathing, choking, weakness and respiratory failure. Death usually occurs within 5-7 days of disease onset. | 188 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769335263_ZDPHI_Manual_2025_V2_06.11.2025.pdf | Paralytic form is characterised by paralysis of throat and jaw muscles, foaming at mouth, laboured breathing, choking, weakness and respiratory failure. | 209 | page=209,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What causes DF/DHF and what are its serotypes? | caused by dengue virus which belongs to genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae and includes serotypes 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Den-1, Den-2, Den-3 and Den-4) | Epidemiology 2.1 Causative Agent DF/DHF is caused by dengue virus which belongs to genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae and includes serotypes 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Den-1, Den-2, Den-3 and Den-4). When a person has had classic dengue (i.e. | 43 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769335263_ZDPHI_Manual_2025_V2_06.11.2025.pdf | Causative Agent DF/DHF is caused by dengue virus which belongs to genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae and includes serotypes 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Den-1, Den-2, Den-3 and Den-4). | 83 | page=83,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the One Health approach emphasize in the context of zoonotic diseases? | an indispensable research priority for zoonotic diseases as it emphasizes collaboration, data integration, and a holistic understanding of disease dynamics | cross-sectoral policy development: one health research approach provides a framework for the development of cross-sectoral policies and regulations to address zoonotic diseases. One Health approach is an indispensable research priority for zoonotic diseases as it emphasizes collaboration, data integration, and a holistic understanding of disease dynamics. It lays the foundation for evidence-based and comprehensive strategies to prevent, detect, and control zoonotic diseases, ultimately safeguarding human and animal health and promoting environmental sustainability. | 201 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769335263_ZDPHI_Manual_2025_V2_06.11.2025.pdf | One Health approach is an indispensable research priority for zoonotic diseases as it emphasizes collaboration, data integration, and a holistic understanding of disease dynamics. | 57 | page=57,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What historical significance does plague have in India? | a disease of great antiquity in India and finds mention in Bhagwat Purana | Almost all of the cases reported in the last 20 years have occurred among people living in small towns and villages or agricultural areas rather than in larger towns and cities. Plague is a disease of great antiquity in India and finds mention in Bhagwat Purana. The recorded evidence of disease is available only from the last pandemic in the year 1898. | 188 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769335263_ZDPHI_Manual_2025_V2_06.11.2025.pdf | Plague is a disease of great antiquity in India and finds mention in Bhagwat Purana. | 198 | page=198,block=6 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is Chandipura virus (CHPV) known for in India? | an arbovirus of emerging importance in India that causes acute encephalitis, associated with high case fatality rate, particularly in the pediatric age group | 60 Manual of Zoonotic Diseases of Public Health Importance 1. Introduction Chandipura virus (CHPV) is an arbovirus of emerging importance in India that causes acute encephalitis, associated with high case fatality rate, particularly in the pediatric age group. The virus has caused large scale outbreaks in India, especially in Central and Western Indian states. | 102 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769335263_ZDPHI_Manual_2025_V2_06.11.2025.pdf | Introduction Chandipura virus (CHPV) is an arbovirus of emerging importance in India that causes acute encephalitis, associated with high case fatality rate, particularly in the pediatric age group. | 70 | page=70,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the contagious status of a person during the incubation period of Mpox? | not contagious during this period | The incubation period (interval from infection to onset of symptoms) of Mpox is usually from 6 to 13 days but can range from 5 to 21 days. A person is not contagious during this period. Physicians are currently recommended to monitor patients for up to 21 days. | 151 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769335263_ZDPHI_Manual_2025_V2_06.11.2025.pdf | A person is not contagious during this period. | 187 | page=187,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the focus of Rodent Control Prevention? | based on controlling rodent populations in rural and urban settings as much as possible | 6.2 Rodent Control Prevention is based on controlling rodent populations in rural and urban settings as much as possible. Rodent control activities should be undertaken during interepidemic periods only. | 33 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769335263_ZDPHI_Manual_2025_V2_06.11.2025.pdf | Rodent Control Prevention is based on controlling rodent populations in rural and urban settings as much as possible. | 204 | page=204,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the process called that optimizes resource use for vector control and serves as a key preventive measure? | a rational decision-making process to optimize the use of resources for vector control and is the cornerstone of preventive & control measures today | Mosquito control measures are essential to reduce morbidity and mortality due to various emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases. Integrated vector management is a rational decision-making process to optimize the use of resources for vector control and is the cornerstone of preventive & control measures today. | 165 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769335263_ZDPHI_Manual_2025_V2_06.11.2025.pdf | Integrated vector management is a rational decision-making process to optimize the use of resources for vector control and is the cornerstone of preventive & control measures today. | 31 | page=31,block=6 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the role of E glycoprotein in the virus structure? | a surface protein forming envelope that plays a role in host cell receptor recognition, attachment, cellular entry, and membrane fusion | M protein is involved in correct folding and maturation of E protein. E glycoprotein is a surface protein forming envelope that plays a role in host cell receptor recognition, attachment, cellular entry, and membrane fusion. The NS proteins are involved in several functions including WNV replication, assembly, virulence, immunomodulation, interferon inhibition, and pathogenicity. | 88 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769335263_ZDPHI_Manual_2025_V2_06.11.2025.pdf | E glycoprotein is a surface protein forming envelope that plays a role in host cell receptor recognition, attachment, cellular entry, and membrane fusion. | 99 | page=99,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the role of a tissue cyst in the life cycle of the parasite? | a dead-end phase of the parasite in the intermediate host waiting to be eaten by the definitive host, cat | Tissue cysts persist in the body as long as the host lives. The tissue cyst is a dead-end phase of the parasite in the intermediate host waiting to be eaten by the definitive host, cat. In feline intestinal epithelial cells, bradyzoites first undergo a special form of asexual development and merozoites liberated from schizonts produce male (micro) and female (macro) gamonts. | 79 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769335263_ZDPHI_Manual_2025_V2_06.11.2025.pdf | The tissue cyst is a dead-end phase of the parasite in the intermediate host waiting to be eaten by the definitive host, cat. | 224 | page=224,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
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