Arthropod-Borne Viruses

Question 1

This harbours high concentration of viruses

Answer 1

Amplifying host

Question 2

This harbours low concentration of viruses

Answer 2

Dead-end host

Question 3

Arthropod-borne viruses are highly dependent on the availability of?

Answer 3

Amplifying hosts

Question 4

It is the process by which viruses are maintained over the winter period

Answer 4

Overwintering

Question 5

A process by which the parent mosquito passes the virus to its egg

Answer 5

Vertical transmission

Question 6

Infection cycle occurring between a vector and an animal vertebrate host in a jungle environment

Answer 6

Sylvan cycle

Question 7

Sylvan cycle is also known as

Answer 7

Jungle cycle

Question 8

Infection cycle occurring between a vector and a human host in a populated area

Answer 8

Urban cycle

Question 9

Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis virus belongs to which family?

Answer 9

Togaviridae

Question 10

Why is the second infection of dengue more severe than 3rd and 4th infections?

Answer 10

Because of secondary immune response.

Question 11

Manor cause of vascular leakage

Answer 11

Flavivirus NS1 protein