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What type of genome is found in Herpesviruses?

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Double-stranded DNA, enveloped, icosadeltahedral capsid

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Where does Herpesvirus replication and assembly occur?

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In the nucleus, with DNA polymerase encoded by the virus

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What type of infection can Herpesviruses establish aside from lytic infections?

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Latent infections, often in neurons

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What diseases are commonly caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)?

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Oral and genital herpes, encephalitis, and keratitis

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How is Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) primarily transmitted?

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Through direct contact with infected secretions

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Which immune evasion strategy is used by HSV to avoid antibody detection?

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Cell-to-cell spread and formation of syncytia

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What diagnostic methods are used for Herpesvirus infections?

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PCR, serology, and Tzanck smear for multinucleated giant cells

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What is the main treatment for HSV infections?

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Antiviral drugs like acyclovir, targeting viral DNA polymerase

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Describe the Poxvirus genome and structure.

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Large, complex, double-stranded DNA with a brick-shaped envelope

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Where does Poxvirus replicate in the host cell?

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In the cytoplasm, using its own transcription machinery

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What are the major diseases caused by Poxviruses?

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Smallpox and Molluscum contagiosum

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How is Poxvirus typically transmitted?

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Smallpox via respiratory droplets, others by direct contact

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What immune evasion mechanisms are encoded by Poxviruses?

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Multiple immune-modulating proteins such as virokines and virostealth proteins

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How is Poxvirus infection diagnosed?

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Clinical signs (pustular rash), PCR, and electron microscopy

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What prevention method led to the eradication of smallpox?

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Vaccination using a live vaccinia virus

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What is the genome structure of Adenoviruses?

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Linear double-stranded DNA with terminal proteins, non-enveloped

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Describe the replication location and process of Adenoviruses.

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Replicates in the nucleus with its own DNA polymerase; switches from early to late gene expression

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What common diseases are associated with Adenovirus?

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Respiratory infections, conjunctivitis, and gastroenteritis

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How is Adenovirus primarily transmitted?

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Through respiratory droplets, fecal matter, and fomites

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How does Adenovirus evade the immune system?

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By producing proteins that inhibit MHC class I antigen presentation

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What are common diagnostic methods for Adenovirus?

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PCR, antigen detection, and cell culture

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Are there vaccines for Adenovirus?

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Yes, live oral vaccines for military personnel against types 4 and 7

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What is the structure of Papillomavirus?

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Small, non-enveloped with circular double-stranded DNA in an icosahedral capsid

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How does Papillomavirus replicate in host cells?

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Replicates in the nucleus, often utilizing host cell machinery to initiate DNA synthesis

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What are common diseases caused by Papillomavirus?
Warts, cervical cancer, and other epithelial cancers
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How is Papillomavirus typically transmitted?
Through direct contact, sexual contact, and from mother to newborn during delivery
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What immune evasion tactic is used by Papillomavirus?
Persistence in basal cells, avoiding immune detection
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How is HPV infection diagnosed?
Pap smear, PCR, and visualization of koilocytosis
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What vaccines are available for HPV?
Gardasil (covers types 6, 11, 16, 18) and Gardasil 9 (covers nine HPV types)
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How does HPV contribute to cancer development?
Integration of viral DNA disrupts regulatory genes, leading to uncontrolled cell growth
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Which Herpesviruses are known to cause latent infections in neurons?
HSV-1, HSV-2, and Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV)
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What mechanism allows HSV to maintain latency in neurons?
Suppression of viral gene expression, remaining dormant in the neuron until reactivation
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How does Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) alter host cells during latency?
It immortalizes B cells, potentially leading to cancers like Burkitt’s lymphoma
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What unique feature allows Poxvirus to replicate in the cytoplasm?
It carries its own DNA and RNA polymerase, bypassing the need for nuclear replication
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Which Poxvirus protein assists in immune evasion?
Virokines, which mimic host cytokines to modulate immune responses
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What is the primary cause of Molluscum contagiosum?
Infection with a specific type of Poxvirus that affects skin
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How does Adenovirus affect host cellular machinery during infection?
It induces host DNA replication machinery and inhibits apoptosis to prolong cell life
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What part of the respiratory system does Adenovirus typically infect?
It primarily infects the respiratory epithelium, causing symptoms like pharyngitis
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What seasonal trend is often seen with Adenovirus infections?
Higher transmission rates in late winter and spring
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How does the E6 protein of high-risk HPV strains contribute to carcinogenesis?
It binds to p53, inhibiting its tumor-suppressor functions
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What is the effect of the HPV E7 protein in infected cells?
It binds to retinoblastoma protein (pRB), disrupting cell cycle regulation
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What immune response is essential for controlling Herpesvirus infections?
Cell-mediated immunity, particularly T cells
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What is the primary site of latency for Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV)?
Sensory ganglia, where it can reactivate as shingles
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How does Cytomegalovirus (CMV) evade the immune system during latency?
By reducing MHC class I expression on infected cells
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Which diagnostic method is particularly useful for detecting CMV in immunocompromised patients?
Quantitative PCR to measure viral load
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What feature makes Poxviruses resistant to adverse environmental conditions?
Their complex, protein-rich envelope
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Which part of the immune system does the Adenovirus E3 protein inhibit?
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-mediated apoptosis, aiding in immune evasion
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Which high-risk group is particularly susceptible to severe CMV infections?
Immunocompromised individuals, such as organ transplant recipients
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What vaccination strategy is recommended to prevent HPV-related cancers?
Vaccination with Gardasil or Gardasil 9 before sexual activity
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How can EBV infection be diagnosed in the lab?
Detection of heterophile antibodies (Monospot test) or EBV-specific antibodies
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What antiviral is often used for the treatment of Poxvirus infections in special cases?
Cidofovir, an inhibitor of viral DNA polymerase
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What is the role of the HSV glycoprotein gB in infection?
It facilitates viral entry by binding to host cell receptors
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How do Papillomaviruses persist in the host without immune detection?
By maintaining low-level expression of viral proteins in basal epithelial cells
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How does the Adenovirus genome facilitate immune evasion?
By encoding E1A and E1B proteins to block interferon response and apoptosis
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What structural feature distinguishes Adenovirus from enveloped DNA viruses?
Its icosahedral, non-enveloped capsid, which makes it environmentally stable

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