Adenovirus Flashcards
Adenovirus Family
Adenoviridae
Adenovirus Genome
Double-stranded DNA,
non-enveloped virus
Adenovirus has ____ serotypes and is classified into ___ species
60 serotypes, 7 species
Which types are more commonly associated with respiratory infections?
types 3, 4, 7, 14
Adenovirus Structure
Icosahedral capsid,
with fiber proteins that mediate
cell attachment
Adenovirus Transmission
Respiratory droplets, fecal-oral route, and direct contact
TRUE OR FALSE: Can survive on surfaces for short periods
FALSE, long periods
There are higher rates for the virus in ______, military recruits, ___ and ______
children, military recruits, and immunocompromised individuals
Seasonality of Adenovirus
Occurs year-round but can have peaks in late winter to early summer.
TRUE OR FALSE: Outbreaks are common in close quarters
TRUE
Adenovirus is composed of ____ subunits, _____ hexons, and 12 ____ and _____
252 subunits, 240 hexons, 12 pentons and fibers
What
contain most of the
neutralizing antibodies’
epitopes?
Hexon and the fiber
TRUE OR FALSE: Adenovirus is relatively susceptible and less stable than other enveloped respiratory viruses
FALSE. resistant and more stable than others
Function of penton base
Penetration, toxin like activity that causes
rapid appearance of cytopathic effect
What proteins serve as virulence factors?
Fiber, E1A/E1B Proteins
The ____ protein mediates attachment to epithelial cells
Fiber
E1A/E1B proteins interfere with _______, preventing _____
host cell
cycle control, preventing
apoptosis
Adenovirus blocks _____ and ___ Expression
interferon and MHC 1 expression
Virus attaches to host cells via what receptor?
coxsackie-adenovirus receptor (CAR)
TRUE OR FALSE: Entry of virus happens through cell-mediated endocytosis
FALSE, receptor-mediated
What epithelial cells does adenovirus target?
Respiratory, gastrointestinal, and ocular
Replication in host nucleus leads to ___
cell lysis
Immunity to adenoviruses after infection
is ______-specific and usually ______
serotype-specific, long lasting
What is the body’s response to infection?
group-specific complement-fixing
antibodies
TRUE OR FALSE: Group-specific complement-fixing antibodies are useful indicators of infection, and is used specify the infecting serotype
FALSE, useful indicators of infection, but do
not specify the infecting serotype
What respiratory symptoms appear with infection?
Fever, cough, sore throat, and rhinorrhea