DNA Viruses Flashcards
Structure of Adenoviridae
Icosahedral-Naked DS DNA
Family names end with
Viridae
Adenoviridae genus?
Mastadenovirus
Genus names end with
Virus
Structure of Herpesviridae
Icosahedral-Enveloped dsDNA
First isolated from adenoid tissue
Adenoviridae
Structure of Poxviridae
Complex-Enveloped DS DNA
Mode of transmission of Adenoviridae
Direct contact
Fomites
Oral-fecal route
Aerosol
Group of viruses sharing same genetic information and ecological niche
Species
Genital herpes is mainly cause by
HSV 2
HHV4
Epstein Barr virus
CPE: swollen cells with grapelike cluster
Adenoviridae
HHV3
Varicella-zoster virus
Structure of Papillomaviridae
Icosahedral-Naked dsDNA
Can cause latency or lifelong persistent
Herpesviridae
Culture media for Adenoviridae
Human embryonic kidney
Continuous epithelial cell line
HHV5
Cytomegalovirus
Oral herpes is mainly cause by
HHV-1
HHV 1&2 can also cause
Herpes whit low
Eczema herpeticum
The reactivation of chicken pox
Shingles
Genus of HHV 1&2
Simplexvirus
In the diagnosis of this viruses serology is not recommended
HSV 1&2
Specimen for HHV 1&2
Aspirates from secretion
HHV 1&3 mode of transmission
Contact with secretions
Causative agent of shingles
Zoster
Genus of Varicella-zoster virus
Varicellovirus