Cytomegalovirus Flashcards
0
Q
Tropism?
A
Epithelial cells, endothelial cells, fibroblasts, smooth muscle cells
Hematopoietic cells
1
Q
Genetic information?
Enveloped?
Capsid symmetry?
A
dsDNA, mRNA
yes enveloped
Icosahedral
2
Q
Immune assays for ______ are diagnostic for cytomegalovirus
A
pp65
3
Q
What do blood cells look like that are infected with CMV?
A
Owl’s eyes
