CNS Viruses -- Bunyaviridae Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of the bunyaviridae?
A
Enveloped, spherical, segmented, single-strand, (-) sense RNA
2
Q
What are the two bunyaviridae that you need to know that can cause CNS encephalitis?
A
California and La Crosse Viruses
3
Q
How are California and La Crosse viruses transmitted?
A
Mosquitos
4
Q
How are the California and La Crosse viruses unique with respect to their classification as (-)-sense ssRNA viruses?
A
Genes stored on 2-3 separate segmented of RNA
5
Q
What virus are the bunyaviridae similar to with regards to replication? How do they differ?
A
Influenza; exclusive cytoplasmic replication
6
Q
Which virus is the MCC of arboviral-induced pediatric encephalitis in the US?
A
LaCrosse
7
Q
Is there a vaccine for the bunyaviridae?
A
No
