Research and Publications
What is usually the shortest section of a research paper in terms of word count?
Introduction
What is a common mode of transmission for both Hepatitis A and E?
Contaminated Water
Which organ is primarily affected by Hepatitis B and C?
Liver
What is the common vector for both malaria and dengue?
Mosquitoes
Which organ is primarily affected by tuberculosis?
Lungs
What does ERC stand for in the context of research at AKU?
Ethics Review Committee
Name one key symptom that is common in both Hepatitis A and E.
Jaundice
What is a common mode of transmission for Hepatitis B and C?
Infected Blood
True or False: Malaria can be transmitted through blood transfusion.
True
True or False: A person with latent TB can spread the disease.
False — only active TB is contagious
True or False: You can collect data before receiving ERC approval if your study is low-risk.
False
True or False: Hepatitis C currently has a vaccine.
False
Is it possible to have Hepatitis B and not know it?
Yes
What type of parasite causes malaria?
Plasmodium
Which school did the TB dept visit last year?
Idara Al Khalid
What part of a manuscript summarizes your entire study in under 300 words?
Abstract
Which vaccine is commonly used to prevent Typhoid?
Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV)
Can saliva transmit HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C?
No
Which species of mosquito transmits dengue fever?
Aedes Aegypti
Which diagnostic test is commonly used to detect tuberculosis infection?
Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test
What was the name of the workshop in which VFAHT collaborated with CIRD?
Meta Analysis and R workshop
What liver enzyme levels are often elevated in Hepatitis infections?
ALT and AST
What is the role of HBIG in newborn care?
It provides immediate passive immunity to prevent Hepatitis B infection in newborns exposed at birth
What is a typical symptom of dengue fever not usually seen in malaria?
Breakbone Fever
What is the name of the vaccine given to prevent severe forms of TB in infants?
BCG (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin) vaccine