Coronavirus Flashcards
1
Q
Microbiology of coronavirus?
A
positive ss-RNA –> means it has no polymerase, uses host polymerase
2
Q
This virulence factor on coronavirus allows for binding of the virus to host cell for entry
A
Spike protein
3
Q
This virulence factor of coronavirus does virus entry/exit
A
HE (Hemagg-esterase)
4
Q
Integral protein involved in morphogenesis, assembly, budding
A
E (Envelope protein)
5
Q
What serious disease can stem from coronavirus?
A
SARS- this is when CoV infects type II pneumocytes –> diffuse alveolar damage –> ARDS
6
Q
What part of the world would make you think SARS?
A
China, Taiwan
