(1) Coronaviridae Flashcards
what is the classification for CORONAVIRUSES
- RNA virus
- Single stranded
- Positive sense
- Enveloped
- Helical
- Unsegmented
largest genome among all RNA viruses?
Coronavirises
Coronaviruses are charaterized by what shape?
club-shaped or petal-shaped glycoprotein spikes
TOF
coronaviruses can be attributed to a shape of Crown like or solor corona
T
Unlike other enveloped viruses, the corona allows the virus to endure the conditions of the?
Gastrointestinal Tract
what is the spread route for coronaviruses
Fecal-oral Route
Because coronavirus is of Fecal-oral route, what clinical manifestation is shown
Diarrhea
According to the International Classification of Diseases, MERS and SARS are classified with what ID?
MERS - ID64
SARS - ID65
Give the Virus and Virus species
middle east respiratory syndrome in 2012
Virus - MERS-CoV
Species - Middle East Respiratory Syndrom-related coronavirus
Give the Virus and Virus species
severe acute respiratory syndrome in 2003
Virus - SARS-CoV
Specie - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Related Coronavirus
Give the Virus and Virus species
severe acute respiratory syndrome in 2019
Virus - SARS-CoV-2
Specie- evere acute respiratory syndrome relatedcoronavirus
Primary Hosts
Bats carrying the bat-nCoV
pinaka cause
Intermediate Hosts
- MERS-CoV: dromedary camel
- SARS-CoV: palm civet cat
- SARS-CoV-2: still unclear
SARS-CoV-2: still unclear but suspected to be as ** wild animal**s such as pangolin, mink, turtle, snake, or ferrets
Manner of
Transmission
Human-to-human
through airborne, droplets and aerosols contaminated surfaces, stool and fecal swabs, and urine (least amount of virus).
Infected Organs
Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2+)
o Rectum
o Digestive system
o Urinary system
o Respiratory system
o Circulatory system
Host Cell Receptiors
MERS-CoV
CD26 or DPP4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4)
Host Cell Receptiors
ACE2 (angiotensin-converting enzyme 2)
SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2
Coronavirus Transmission
Contaminated objects and surfaces that transmit coronavirus from your hands to your eyes, nose or mouth
Fomites
Coronavirus Transmission
spread is more likely on hand, non-sporous materials like metals and plastics
Fomites
Coronavirus Transmission
how to avoid spread and contact of fomite
Regular use of hand sanitizer and vigorous hand washing
Coronavirus Transmission
Moist particles expelled from speaking, breathing,
coughing and sneezing.
Droplets
Coronavirus Transmission
They are considered to be the primary vector of COVID-19 infection
Droplets
Coronavirus Transmission
Virus-bearing droplets can spread coronavirus through the ?
eyes, nose, or mouth
Coronavirus Transmission
TOF
Droplets remain airborne for long
F
does not