Chickenpox Flashcards
1
Q
What is the causative organism for chickenpox?
A
Varicella
2
Q
What family of viruses does chickenpox belong?
A
Herpes virus family
3
Q
What is the genome of this virus?
A
Genome: Double Stranded DNA
4
Q
Does this virus have an envelope?
A
Envelope: Yes
5
Q
What is the shape of this virus?
A
Capsid Shape: Icosahedral
6
Q
What are the clinical symptoms of chickenpox?
A
No symptoms until rash begins
Fever develops at same time as rash
Spots appear randomly in crops
Spots Scab over at different times
7
Q
Are chickens a reservoir for this virus?
A
No only humans
8
Q
Is there a vaccine for chickenpox?
A
Yes
9
Q
What disease results when chickenpox recurs?
A
Shingles
10
Q
Which disease is typically more serious: smallpox or chickenpox?
A
Smallpox
