DNA VIRUS - POXVIRIDAE Flashcards
1
Q
LARGEST DNA VIRUS
The ONLY VIRUS that is COMPLEX
The ONLY VIRUS that REPLICATES in the CYTOPLASM (not in the NUCLEUS)
A
POXVIRIDAE
2
Q
Causes SMALLPOX - the only disease that has been eradicated from the face the earth
A
VARIOLA VIRUS
*IP - 7-14 DAYS
3
Q
Prodrome of FEVER and MALAISE followed by CENTRIFUGAL RASH
deep seated, firm/hard, round well circumscribed vesicles or pustules
LESIONS - SAME STAGE OF DEVT
A
SMALLPOX
4
Q
Inclusion bodies of Variola Virus
A
GUARNERI BODIES
5
Q
Flesh colored DOME shaped PAPULES w/ CENTRAL UMBILICATION
A
Molluscum Contagiosum
6
Q
Inclusion body of Molluscum contagiosum viris
A
HENDERSON PATTERSON BODIES
7
Q
Treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum
A
CIFODOVIR