Covid Essay Flashcards
1
Q
What is the principal protein found in SARS-Cov2?
A
Spike glycoprotein
2
Q
What proteins (other than the principal protein) are present in the surface of the virus?
A
M-Protein and E-protein
3
Q
What is the size of the SARS-CoV2 genome ?
A
30 kbases in length
4
Q
When is Covid most contagious?
A
Early in the course of the disease
5
Q
Can asymptomatic hosts of covid be contagious
A
Yes
6
Q
What is the incubation period for covid?
A
5.6 days after contact
7
Q
What is the latency period of a disease
A
The latent period of an infectious disease is the time interval between infection and becoming infectious
8
Q
What is the latency period for covid
A
5.5 days
