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Test your knowledge on Yersinia Pestis, the causative agent of the plague, with this interactive trivia game created by Sam Forsberg, Brandon Manning, and Justin Montera. Learn about the bacterium's shape, historical epidemics, affected populations, symptoms, treatment, and more. Delve into the world of one of the deadliest pathogens in human history.
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Wanted: Yersinia Pestis (plague) Trivia Game by Sam Forsberg, Brandon Manning, and Justin Montera
What shape is the bacterium? A. Spherical B. Rod-like C. Spiral D. Unknown
What famous epidemic was caused by this pathogen? A. Black death B. Measles C. Global Warming D. AIDS
How many people has it affected? A. Over 600,000,000,000,000 B. 1,000 C. 10,000,000 D. None of the above
What group of people is LEAST likely to be affected by the pathogen? A. Americans B. Asians C. Africans D. Europeans
What area is it mostly likely to be found in? A. Deserts B. Tropics C. Semi-arid areas D. Tundra
What are some of the pathogen’s side affects? A. Lack of energy B. Fever C. Swelling D. All of the above
When should Antibiotics be given? A. Within 24 hours B. Within 5 minutes C. Within 3 days D. Within 2 hours
Where does swelling most commonly occur? A. Armpits B. Neck C. Groin D. Legs
What are the three forms that it comes in? A. Rod shaped, spherical, and spiral B. Pneumonic, bubonic, and septicanic C. Headaches, chills, and swelling D. None of the above
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