1695 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 1769332674 File618, published by ncdc.mohfw.gov.in. The source is a 219-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include zoonotic diseases, india, dr. jagdish prasad, ebola, zika virus, rabies, leptospirosis, japanese encephalitis. 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: 661 factual, 357 list, 335 relationship, 165 definition, 137 summary, 28 comparison, 18 table. 1017 of the 1695 pairs (60.0%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 678 are factual or table-based questions. 99.12% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 1,695 extractive question-and-answer pairs derived from a 219-page publication by ncdc.mohfw.gov.in. It focuses on zoonotic diseases, their transmission, symptoms, and preventive measures, with specific references to diseases like rabies, leptospirosis, Japanese encephalitis, and Zika virus. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source, ensuring traceability to the original document. The dataset categorizes questions into types such as factual, definition, and relationship, and includes metadata like page numbers and validation scores for quality assurance.
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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 some of the names by which brucellosis has been historically known? | an old one that has been known by various names, including Mediterranean fever, Malta fever, gastric remittent fever, and undulant fever | The bacteria are transmitted from animals to humans by ingestion through infected food products, direct contact with an infected animal, or inhalation of aerosols. The disease is an old one that has been known by various names, including Mediterranean fever, Malta fever, gastric remittent fever, and undulant fever. Humans are accidental hosts, but brucellosis continues to be a major public health concern worldwide and is the most common zoonotic infection.As a global problem brucellosis commands all attention because of its significant health and economic implications. | 179 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332674_File618.pdf | The disease is an old one that has been known by various names, including Mediterranean fever, Malta fever, gastric remittent fever, and undulant fever. | 127 | page=127,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
| What are the main factors that determine outcomes in infections? | the specific infectious agents and the rapidity with which effective antibiotic treatment is initiated | The primary determinants are the specific infectious agents and the rapidity with which effective antibiotic treatment is initiated. Other factors include the patient’s age and the virulence of the infecting strain. | 29 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332674_File618.pdf | The primary determinants are the specific infectious agents and the rapidity with which effective antibiotic treatment is initiated. | 107 | page=107,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What are zoonoses considered to be in terms of risks to mankind? | among the most frequent and dreaded risk to which mankind is exposed | 1.2 ZOONOSES - AN INTERNATIONAL PROBLEM Historically, zoonotic diseases had a tremendous impact on the evolution of man, especially those cultures and societies that domesticated and bred animals for food and clothing. Zoonoses are among the most frequent and dreaded risk to which mankind is exposed. Zoonoses occur throughout the world transcending the natural boundaries. | 232 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332674_File618.pdf | Zoonoses are among the most frequent and dreaded risk to which mankind is exposed. | 7 | page=7,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What biosafety level is required to perform tests on Dengue virus? | a Group 2 pathogen and hence all tests can be performed in BSL-2 laboratories | Dengue virus is a Group 2 pathogen and hence all tests can be performed in BSL-2 laboratories. | 16 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332674_File618.pdf | Dengue virus is a Group 2 pathogen and hence all tests can be performed in BSL-2 laboratories. | 151 | page=151,block=4 | 0.850 | valid |
| What can be used if virus transport medium is unavailable? | not available, glycerol-saline may be used | Immerse the brain tissue (s) thus obtained in 2ml of virus transport medium in sterile screw capped bottles. If transport medium is not available, glycerol-saline may be used. Alternatively, nutrient broth medium with antibiotics can be used. | 132 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332674_File618.pdf | If transport medium is not available, glycerol-saline may be used. | 155 | page=155,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What classification and containment requirements are associated with the Ebola virus? | a group 4 agent and requires high containment facility | Patient may rapidly progress to multi-organ involvement, hemorrhages and shock. Ebola virus is a group 4 agent and requires high containment facility. EVD can be diagnosed by RT PCR, antigen detection or IgM antibody detection. | 95 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332674_File618.pdf | Ebola virus is a group 4 agent and requires high containment facility. | 215 | page=215,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What impact does rabies have on public health in India? | responsible for extensive morbidity and mortality in India | Rabies is responsible for extensive morbidity and mortality in India. The CBHI provisionally reported around 379 deaths due to hydrophobia during 2003. | 10 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332674_File618.pdf | Rabies is responsible for extensive morbidity and mortality in India. | 15 | page=15,block=7 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the basis of Phenotyping Methods Serotyping for Listeria species? | based on cellular (O) and flagella (H) antigen of Listeria species | The considerable interest in epidemiology of Listeriosis has led to development of various typing methods using phenotypic and genotypic characters. Phenotyping Methods Serotyping is based on cellular (O) and flagella (H) antigen of Listeria species. Thirteen serotypes of L.monocytogenes are recognized, viz., 1/2a, 1/2b, 1/2c, 3a, 3b, 3c, 4a, 4ab, 4b, 4c, 4c, 4d, 4e and 7. | 183 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332674_File618.pdf | Phenotyping Methods Serotyping is based on cellular (O) and flagella (H) antigen of Listeria species. | 169 | page=169,block=7 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the characteristic feature of the penultimate segment of the adult worm? | a mature, and the genital pore normally opens posterior to the middle of both mature and gravid segments | 7.2.3.1.1 Morphology The adult worm varies between 2-7 mm in length and usually possesses three or four segments (rarely upto six). The penultimate segment is a mature, and the genital pore normally opens posterior to the middle of both mature and gravid segments. The gravid uterus is character9ized by well-developed lateral sacculations. | 159 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332674_File618.pdf | The penultimate segment is a mature, and the genital pore normally opens posterior to the middle of both mature and gravid segments. | 87 | page=87,block=12 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the rapidly dividing form of the organism in its life cycle called? | the rapidly dividing form and is referred to as the tachyzoite | The organism exists in different forms depending on the stage in its life cycle. The prototype is the rapidly dividing form and is referred to as the tachyzoite. This is a crescent shaped structure 5 - 7m in length and 2 - 3m in breadth with pointed anterior and rounded posterior ends. | 98 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769332674_File618.pdf | The prototype is the rapidly dividing form and is referred to as the tachyzoite. | 114 | page=114,block=7 | 0.850 | valid |
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