DNAV: Adenoviridae Flashcards
What virus is in the adenoviridae family?
Human adenoviruses
Which laboratory technique uses fluorescently labeled antibodies to detect human adenoviruses?
Immunofluorescence
Which enzyme-based method is used to detect human adenoviruses in clinical samples?
Enzyme Immunoassay
Which laboratory test for human adenoviruses relies on antigen-antibody interactions with microscopic bead clumping?
Latex Agglutination
What structural feature makes human adenoviruses resistant to environmental conditions?
No envelope
What is the shape of the human adenovirus capsid?
Icosahedral
What characteristic cytopathic effect is observed in human adenovirus infections?
Grape-like clusters
How long can human adenoviruses remain viable on surfaces?
Weeks
Which environmental factor influences the viability of human adenoviruses on surfaces?
Variable temperatures
Which respiratory diseases can be caused by human adenoviruses?
Pharyngitis and pneumonia
Which gastrointestinal illness is associated with human adenoviruses?
Gastroenteritis
Which eye infection can be caused by human adenoviruses?
Conjunctivitis
In which population group are epidemic outbreaks of human adenovirus infections commonly reported?
Military recruits
