Calicivirus-Cali Sea Cruise Flashcards
1
Q
What is the sense and nuclei acid for Calicivirus
A
Positive sense RNA virus
2
Q
What is the state of the viral envelope in Calicivirus
A
No nuclear envelope
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
4
Q
What is the most common type of Calicivirus
A
Norovirus
5
Q
Which people are most susceptible to Calicivirus
A
Those in tight quarters, such as cruises and child day cares
6
Q
What is the usual method of contracting Calicivirus
A
Contaminated shellfish, eating something where a lot of people have touched
7
Q
What are the clinical symptoms of Calicivirus
A
Explosive diarrhea