Adenovirus Flashcards

1
Q

Microbiology of adenovirus?

A

ds-DNA; non-enveloped

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2
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Can adenovirus survive outside the body?

A

Yes

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3
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What defines adenovirus serotype?

A

Capsid penton protein

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4
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Transmission of adenovirus?

A

Inhalation of water droplets

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5
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What is the typical patient population?

A

Kids, military recruits, eye infections from swimming pools.. So a little kid that is in the military who is swimming in a nasty pool

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6
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What 3 main organs are you concerned about with adenovirus?

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Pharynx, eye, GI

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7
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How does adenovirus get its name?

A

It can remain latent in adenoids, tonsils, and Pyer’s patches for months

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8
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Serotypes 4 and 7.. You’re thinking?

A

Military recruits (ARDS)

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9
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Serotypes 40 and 41.. You’re thinking?

A

GI tract infection in kids

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10
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Serotypes 36 and 37.. You’re thinking?

A

Obesity??

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11
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Military recruits get what kind of vaccine?

A

Live attenuated for serotypes 4 and 7

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