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What type of genetic material do coronaviruses have?

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Single-stranded, positive-sense RNA

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T/F. Coronaviruses are enveloped.

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True

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What’s the form of CoV’s nucleocapsid?

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Helical

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What are some key nonstructural proteins encoded by the coronavirus genome?

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  • RNA-dependent RNA polymerase
  • Methyltransferase
  • Helicase
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Mention the major structural proteins.

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  • Hemagglutinin-esterase (HE)
  • Surface glycoprotein/spike (S)
  • Envelope protein (E)
  • Membrane glycoprotein
  • Nucleocapsid protein (N)
  • Open reading frames (ORFs)
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This protein lost receptor binding activity and esterase function, adapting to the human sialic acid receptor.

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Hemagglutinin-esterase

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Protein responsible for viral attachment, entry into host cells, and stimulation of neutralizing antibodies.

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Surface glycoprotein/spike (S)

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What is the function of additional open reading frames (ORFs) in coronaviruses?

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Immune evasion

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T/F. Coronaviruses are capable of genetic recombination if two CoVs co-infect the same cell.

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True

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Where does coronavirus development occur within the host cell?

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Cytoplasm

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Into which cellular structures do coronaviruses bud?

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Cytoplasmic vesicles from pre-Golgi ER membranes

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How are coronaviruses released from the host cell?

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Via exocytic secretory pathway

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Which viral protein is critical for the coronavirus release process?

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Envelope protein (E)

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Receptor for MERS CoV.

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Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4)

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Receptor for SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2.

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Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ECA2)

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What does CAR stand for in CAR coronavirus?

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Common Acute Respiratory

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Where have CAR CoV infections been detected?

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Worldwide

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In temperate climates, during which seasons are CAR CoV infections more common?

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Winter and spring

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Why is reinfection with CAR CoVs common?

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Rapid decline of antibody levels

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At what ages does CAR CoV infection occur most frequently?

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All ages; most common in children

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What does MERS stand for in MERS coronavirus?

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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome

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What was the primary mode of MERS transmission in its early years?

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Nosocomial spread

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What animal is a primary source of MERS-CoV infection in humans?

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What does SARS stand for in SARS coronavirus?

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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

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What were the primary transmission routes of SARS?
Droplet, airborne and contact transmission
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Replication site for CAR CoV.
Ciliated and nonciliated epithelial cells
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What is CAR CoV's pathophysiology?
* Cell degeneration * Release of chemokines and interleukins
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CAR CoV symptoms are similar to...
Rhinovirus infection
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Mention the two CAR CoV receptors.
* HCoC-229E * NL63
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What severe lung changes were found in an immunocompetent MERS patient ?
* Hyaline membrane formation * Alveolar fibrin deposition * Alveolar septal edema
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Besides the lungs, what other systemic effects are associated with SARS?
Diarrhea, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and pal-lymphopenia
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In which bodily fluids and organs has SARS-CoV been detected?
* Respiratory secretions, blood, stool, and urine * Lung, spleen, lymph nodes, brain, kidney, and intestines
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What severe pulmonary condition can SARS lead to?
Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
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What are the key pulmonary pathological findings in SARS?
* Hyaline membrane formation * Lymphocytic and mononuclear cell infiltration * Desquamation of pneumocytes in alveolar spaces
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What type of cells found in SARS lun pathology have macrophage markers?
Giant cells
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Where have viral particles, RNA, and protein been detected in SARS patients?
Type I and II pneumocytes
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T/F. All four strains of CAR HCoVs cause serious respiratory illness
False
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What respiratory illness can CAR CoVs cause in infants?
Pneumonia and bronchiolitis
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What respiratory conditions can CAR CoVs cause in children and young adults?
* Otitis * Exacerbations of asthma
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What serious illness can CAR CoVs cause in healthy adults?
Pneumonia
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What are the possible respiratory manifestations of CAR HCoVs in the elderly?
* Influenza-like illness * Serious bronchitis * Pneumonia
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What is the spectrum of illness caused by MERS-CoV?
From subclinical disease to lethal pneumonia
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Which groups are most severely or fatally affected by MERS-CoV?
Elderly with comorbidities
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What are the common symptoms of MERS-CoV infection?
Fever, shortness of breath, cough, and diarrhea
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What is the initial radiographic finding in MERS-CoV pneumonia?
Ground-glass appearence in the lung periphery
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What radiographic finding in MERS-CoV is associated with a worse outcome?
Pleural effusion
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What are the initial symptoms of SARS-CoV infection?
Fever and systemic influenza-like symptoms
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These symptoms appear a few days to a week after initial symptoms.
Cough and dyspnea
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What is the typical appearance of a chest radiograph in SARS-CoV patients?
Abnormal with scattered airspace opacification
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Most common hematologic abnormality in SARS patients.
Lymphopenia
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Neutrophil level that is associated with worse outcomes.
Neutrophilia
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What muscle enzyme is often abnormal in SARS patients?
Creatine kinase
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Which two liver-associated enzymes are frequently abnormal in SARS patients?
Lactate dehydrogenase and aspartate aminotransferase
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Best approach for diagnosing CAR CoV.
RT-PCR
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What are the primary serologic methods used to diagnose MERS-CoV?
* Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) * Indirect Immunofluorescence Assays (IFA)
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These are the most widely used and more sensitive method for detecting SARS-CoV.
RT-PCR
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T/F. There's no effective antiviral treatment for coronavirus; just supportive measures.
True

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