Exam 3 - DNA and RNA Viruses Flashcards
What virus / disease combo is known as the “kissing disease”?
Virus: EBV
Disease: infectious mono or mononucleosis
What are the diseases caused by togaviridae?
Rubella (german measles)
Congenital infection
What is the virus that causes 5th disease?
Parvo B19
What are the diseases caused by poxviruses? (5)
Bonus: which one is extensive and disfiguring for people with impaired immune system e.g. aids?
1- Small pox 2- Molluscum contagiousum** AIDS pts 3- Cow pox 4- Monkey box 5- Orfs
What is the virus that causes mumps?
Paramyxoviruses
What virus / disease combo leads to “slapped cheek” that resolves in 1-2 weeks?
Virus: parvovirus
Disease: 5th disease
What virus / disease combo leads to a change in the sound of your voice?
Virus: HPV
Disease: laryngeal papillomas
What is the virus that causes small pox?
Variola virus (major and minor)
What is the virus that causes acute respiratory infection, pharyngitis, gastroenteritis and epidemic keratoconjunctivitis?
Adenoviruses
What virus / disease combo is characterized by nodules or blotches that may be red, purple, brown, black?
HHV8
Disease: Kaposi’s sarcoma
What are the diseases caused by paramyxoviruses? (3)
Rubeolla/measles
Parainfluenza
Mumps
What is the virus that causes laryngeal papillomas?
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
What virus / disease combo is characterized by a tumor of the epithelium of the upper respiratory tract?
EBV
Disease: Nasopharyngeal cancer
What are the diseases caused by parvoviruses?
5th disease
What virus / disease combo is characterized by a tumor of jaw and face found in children and may transmitted by oral secretions?
EBV
Disease: AfBL
What virus / disease combo leads to orchid is and aseptic meningitis?
Virus: Paramyxovirus
Disease: mumps
What is the virus that causes chicken pox?
Varicella
What virus / disease combo is characterized by a sudden 3 day rash that does not itch?
HHV 6
Disease: Roseola infantum