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ADENOVIRIDAE Flashcards

1
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What virus is isolated from human adenoids?

A

Adenoviridae

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2
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Among the 80 species of Adenoviridae, many are pathogenic to man?

A

40

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3
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What is the shape of Adenoviridae?

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Icosahedral with 252 capsomeres

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5
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Adenoviridae is relatively resistant to disinfection like?

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Alcohol, Chlorhexidine and even detergents

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5
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To which is adenoviridae stable?

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Environment and Gastrointestinal tract

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5
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What part of the respiratory system is inflamed if infected with pneumonia?

A

Alveoli

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6
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What change does adenoviridae produces?

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Cytopathic changes

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6
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What is the mode of transmission of Adenoviridae?

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Droplet spray

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6
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What system in the body do Adenoviridae infect?

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Respiratory Tract, GIT and Genitourinary tracts

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6
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What adenovirus types cause pharyngeal-conjunctival fever?

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3, 4, 7 and 14

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What are the signs and symptoms of pharyngeal-conjunctival fever?

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Headache
Fever
Malaise
Conjunctivitis
Pharyngitis

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6
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This disease caused by adenovirdae is common to military recruits and often comes with rashes.

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Acute respiratory disease

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7
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This disease caused by adenovirdae is common among children and id indistinguishable from common colds and flu since it is almost the same.

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Acute Febrile Pharyngitis

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7
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This disease caused by adenovirdae is isolated in contaminated water in swimming pools and fomites.

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pharyngeal-conjunctival fever

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7
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Acute respiratory disease is common among?

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Militray recruits

7
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This disease caused by adenovirdae is an infection that inflames the lungs’ air sacs (alveoli)

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Pneumonia

8
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This disease caused by adenovirdae wherein it causes inflammation from an infection in your stomach and instestines?

A

Gastroenteritis

9
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What defense is provided by the body in response to adenoviridae diseases?

A

Cytotoxic T-cells kill infected cells early.

10
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What is the epidemiology of Adenoviridae?

A

<6 years old
Cold climate

11
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What agar is adenoviridae being cultured?

A

HeLa, HEK cell lines, Shell Vial cell culture, DFA and PCR

12
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Give prevention of Adenoviridae

A

Good handwashing
Contact precautions
Chlorination of water
Disinfection/ Sterilization of opthalmologic equipment
Use of single dose vials
Oral vaccine: restricted use

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