Outbreak Lesson #1

• Visit the Curious Snail site and read today's article

• Answer the questions below, using the article, the included links or a search engine such as Google

• Save your answers to a Word file and email these to your teacher via the mail link

Questions

1. Which event led to the release of the Health Alert  ?
2. What sorts of birds were attacking the rat ?
3. What sorts of birds were attacking the rat ?
4. What symptoms was the rat showing which may have indicated a haemorrhagic fever ?
5. Apart from the possibility of contracting a disease, why is approaching a sick or injured wild animal a risky business ?
6. According to the Health Alert, what should you do when you find a sick or injured animal ?
   

 Research Items :

1. In what US state did the fears about Hanta virus first arise ?
2. What rodent(s) carried the Hanta virus ?
3. What are the effects of Hanta virus on humans ?
4. The commonly used rat poison RatSac has the chemical Warfarin as its active constituent. What else is Warfarin used for ?
5. The name given to an animal disease which infects humans is a Zoonosis. Name five other diseases in humans which can be linked to animals.
6. Give another example of a haemorrhagic fever ?