Bioterrorism Flashcards
1
Q
Poxviridae is subdivided into what 2 familes
A
Orthopoxvirus
Molluscipoxvirus
2
Q
Poxvirus core is special how
A
accommodate a genome with additional DNA sequences (genes) artificially or naturally added to its standard genome length
3
Q
does Vaccina ( live attenuated vaccine) cause smallpox
A
no
4
Q
US and Russia made an agreement to do what
A
destroy all smallpox virus
- no plans to destroy repository sample
5
Q
when is Vaccinia immune globulin ( VIC) adminstered
A
to immunocompromised individuals with vaccinia infections
-first level treatment of some vaccinia related complications
6
Q
Monkeypox in humans
A
- importation of exotic animals in Africa
