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Astroviridae Flashcards

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Characteristics of astroviridae

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Single-stranded RNA viruses

Six pointed star structure

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Transmission of astroviruses

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Oro-fecal through contaminated food or water or person to person contact
Large quantities transmitted in feces

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Epidemiology of astrovirus

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Recognized as pathogens for

  • infants and children
  • elderly institutionalized patients
  • Immunocompromised patients
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