Astroviridae Flashcards
1
Q
astro meaning
A
astra - star
2
Q
morphology
A
+ssRNA, icosahedral, naked
3
Q
resistance
A
good (naked)
4
Q
replication
A
baltimore IV
5
Q
antigenic properties
A
good antigens
6
Q
2 genuses of astroviridae, their typical symptoms
A
avastrovirus - nephritis, hepatitis
mamastrovirus - gastroenteritis (self-limiting, does not need medication)