Criteria (n = 66)

Answer

Good*

Bad**

Do not know

Definition of EVD

30 (45.5)

28 (42.4)

8 (12.1)

Name of the causal agent

52 (78.8)¥

-

14 (21.2)

The nucleic acid of the causative agent

24 (36.6)

2 (3.0)

40 (60.6)

Species known to the causative agent

10 (15.2)

14 (21.2)

42 (63.6)

Products that inactivate the causative agent

8 (12.1)

4 (6.1)

54 (81.8)

Where does the term Ebola come from?

24 (36.4)

12 (18.2)

30 (45.5)

Routes of Contamination

8 (12.1)

44 (66.7)

14 (21.2)

Reservoir of the causative agent

50 (75.8)¥

6 (9.1)

10 (15.2)

Other viruses at risk for infectious diseases such as EVD***

26 (39.4)

4 (6.1)

36 (54.5)