Calicivirus-Cali Sea Cruise Flashcards

1
Q

What is the sense and nuclei acid for Calicivirus

A

Positive sense RNA virus

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2
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What is the state of the viral envelope in Calicivirus

A

No nuclear envelope

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3
Q

What is the process of protein production in Calicivirus

A

It produces a long single protein, where the viral proteases will cleave into smaller proteins

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4
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What is the most common type of Calicivirus

A

Norovirus

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5
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Which people are most susceptible to Calicivirus

A

Those in tight quarters, such as cruises and child day cares

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Q

What is the usual method of contracting Calicivirus

A

Contaminated shellfish, eating something where a lot of people have touched

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7
Q

What are the clinical symptoms of Calicivirus

A

Explosive diarrhea

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