All Viruses Genomes, Shapes and Structure Flashcards
What type of DNA does the Herpes simplex virus contain?
Double-stranded (dsDNA)
Which type of DNA virus is associated with warts and certain cancers?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) - dsDNA
Which virus is a common cause of respiratory infections and has dsDNA?
Adenovirus
What type of DNA does Parvovirus have?
Single-stranded (ssDNA)
Which virus, eradicated globally, has double-stranded DNA?
Smallpox virus
What is unique about the DNA structure of Hepatitis B virus?
Partially double-stranded, uses reverse transcription
Which virus causes German measles and is a positive-sense RNA virus?
Rubella virus
What type of RNA virus is responsible for dengue fever?
Dengue virus - +RNA
Which virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, causes Zika fever?
Zika virus - +RNA
What type of RNA virus causes West Nile fever?
West Nile virus - +RNA
Which virus, known for causing poliomyelitis, has positive-sense RNA?
Poliovirus
What type of RNA virus causes the common cold?
Rhinovirus - +RNA
Which coronavirus caused the SARS outbreak in 2002-2003?
SARS-CoV - +RNA
What type of virus is MERS-CoV, which caused Middle East Respiratory Syndrome?
MERS-CoV - +RNA
What type of RNA virus is SARS-CoV-2, responsible for COVID-19?
SARS-CoV-2 - +RNA
Which retrovirus requires reverse transcription and is associated with AIDS?
HIV - +RNA
What type of virus is Hantavirus, known for causing hemorrhagic fever?
Hantavirus - -RNA
Which virus causes Lassa fever and is a negative-sense RNA virus?
Lassa virus - -RNA
What type of RNA virus causes measles?
Measles virus - -RNA
Which virus, closely related to measles, causes mumps?
Mumps virus - -RNA
What type of RNA virus is associated with seasonal flu outbreaks?
Influenza virus - -RNA
Which virus causes rabies and is a negative-sense RNA virus?
Rabies virus - -RNA
What type of RNA virus is Ebola virus, known for causing severe hemorrhagic fever?
Ebola virus - -RNA
Which virus, related to Ebola, also causes hemorrhagic fever?
Marburg virus - -RNA
Although positive-sense RNA, which virus is often studied with negative-sense viruses due to its replication cycle?
Hepatitis C virus
What type of genetic material does Reovirus contain?
Double-stranded RNA (dsRNA)