Zika Disease

1. Zika disease is caused by which micro-organism?
   1. Bacteria
   2. Virus
   3. Fungi
   4. Protozoa
       
2. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding Zika disease?
   1. It spreads primarily through bite of an infected Aedes species.
   2. The disease can spread from pregnant mother to her baby.
   3. The first outbreak was reported in May 2015 in Nigeria.
   4. There is possible link between Zika fever and foetal deformation in new born babies.
       
3. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a leading national public health institute of which of the following countries?
   1. India
   2. United States of America
   3. China
   4. France

 Answer:

1. b
2. c, the first outbreak was reported in May 2015 in Brazil.
3. b

References:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Link : http://www.cdc.gov/zika/disease-qa.html