FA - Micro - Virology Flashcards
Viral genetics - Reassortment?
When viruses with segmented genomes (e.g., influenza virus) exchange segments.
==> 2009 novel H1N1 influenza A pandemic ==> Complex reassortment of genes from HUMAN + SWINE + AVIAN viruses.
==> POTENTIAL FOR ANTIGENIC SHIFT.
Viral genetics - Recombination?
Exchange of genes between 2 chromosomes by crossing over within regions of significant base sequence homology.
Viral genetics - complementation?
When 1 OF 2 viruses that infect the cell has a mutation that results in a NON FUNCTIONAL PROTEIN.
==> The NON MUTATED virus “complements” the mutated one by making a functional protein that serves BOTH viruses.
Viral genetics - phenotypic mixing?
- Occurs with SIMULTANEOUS infection of a cell with 2 VIRUSES.
- Genome of virus A can be partially or completely coated (forming pseudovirion) with the surface proteins of virus B.
- Type B protein coat determines the tropism (infectivity) of the hybrid virus.
- The progeny from this infection have a type A coat that is encoded by its type A genetic material.
Live attenuated vaccines - mechanism?
Induce humoral AND cell-mediated immunity - have reverted to virulence on RARE occasions.
Killed/inactivate vaccines - mechanism?
Induce ONLY HUMORAL immunity but are stable.
Live attenuated vaccines - mention some?
- Smallpox
- Yellow fever
- Chickenpox (VZV)
- Sabin polio virus
- MMR
- Influenza (Intranasal)
Live attenuated vaccines - need a booster?
NO BOOSTER.
Killed vaccines - mention some?
- Rabies
- Influenza (injected)
- Salk Polio
- HAV vaccines
Recombinant vaccines - 2 examples?
- HBV (antigen= HBsAg)
2. HPV (types 6, 11, 16, 18).
All DNA viruses are ds, EXCEPT?
Parvo (Latin for small)
All DNA viruses are linear, EXCEPT?
- Papilloma
- Polyoma
- Hepadna
(circular)
All RNA viruses are ss, EXCEPT?
Reo (Repeato-virus ==> ds).
Positive-stranded RNA viruses?
- Retro
- Toga
- Flavi
- Calici
- Picorna
- Corona
- Hepevirus
Naked viral genome infectivity?
Purified nucleic acids of most dsDNA (EXCEPT pox and HBV) and +strand ssRNA –> INFECTIOUS.
NON infectious naked nucleic acids?
Naked nucleic acids of (-)strand ssRNA and dsRNA viruses are NOT infectious –> Require polymerases contained in the complete virion.
DNA viruses - viral replication?
ALL IN THE NUCLEUS (except POX).
RNA viruses - viral replication?
ALL in the CYTOPLASM - except INFLUENZA and RETRO.
Viral envelopes - Naked?
DNA ==> 1. Papilloma 2. Polyoma 3. Adeno 4. Parvo RNA ==> 5. Calici 6. Picorna 7. Reovirus 8. Herpes
Generally, how do enveloped viruses acquire their envelopes?
From plasma membrane when they exit the from cell.
EXCEPT HERPESVIRUSES ==> Acquire envelopes from nuclear membrane.
General rule - ALL DNA viruses are?
- HHAPPPPy –> Hepadna, Herpes, Adeno, Pox, Parvo, Polyoma, Papilloma.
- DOUBLE-STRANDED
- LINEAR GENOMES
- ICOSAHEDRAL –> except pox (complex)
- NUCLEUS for replica –> except pox (carries OWN DNA-dependent RNA poly).
Herpesviruses - envelope?
Yes.
Herpesviruses - DNA structure?
DS and linear.
HSV-1 - disease?
- Gingivostomatitis.
- Keratoconjunctivitis.
- Herpes labialis.
- Herpetic whitlow on finger.
- Temporal lobe encephalitis.
HSV-2 - disease?
- Herpes genitalis.
2. Neonatal herpes.
VZV (HHV-3) - disease?
- Chickenpox.
- Shingles.
- Encephalitis.
- Pneumonia.
VZV - vaccine?
Available
EBV (HHV-4) - disease?
- Mono
- ENDEMIC Burkitt
- HL.
- Nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
CMV (HHV-5) - disease?
- Mononucleosis (Monospot NEGATIVE) in IMMUNOCOMPETENT patients.
- PNEUMONIA in transplant patients.
- AIDS RETINITIS (“sightomegalovirus”) ==> Hemorrhage + Cotton-wool exudates + Vision loss.
- CONGENITAL CMV.
HHV-6 - disease?
Roseola - exanthem subitum ==> HIGH FEVER for several days that can cause SEIZURES, followed by diffuse macular rash.
HHV-7 - disease?
Less common cause of roseola.
HHV-8 - disease?
Kaposi ==> Neoplasm of ENDOTHELIAL cells.
- In HIV/AIDS patients.
- In transplant patients.
Hepadna - envelope?
YES
Hepadna - DNA structure?
Partially ds and circular.
Hepadna - disease?
HBV:
Acute/chronic hep.
==> NOT A RETROVIRUS, BUT HAS REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE.
HBV - vaccine?
Available - contains HBV surface antigen.
HBV - reverse transcriptase?
YES, even if it’s not a retrovirus.
Adenovirus - envelope?
No
Adeno - DNA structure?
DS and linear.
Adeno - disease?
- Febrile pharyngitis - sore throat.
- Acute hemorrhagic cystitis.
- Pneumonia
- Conjunctivitis - “pink eye”.
Parvo - envelope?
NO
Parvo - DNA structure?
ss and linear (-) –> smallest DNA virus.
Parvo - disease?
B19:
- Aplastic crises in SCA.
- “Slapped cheeks” in children - erythema infectiosum (5th disease).
- RBC destruction in fetus –> hydrops fetalis and death.
- PURE RED CELL APLASIA + RA-like symptoms in adults.
Polyomavirus - envelope?
NO
Polyoma - DNA structure?
ds and circular.
Polyoma - name 2 viruses?
JC, BK
JC virus - disease?
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in HIV.
BK virus - disease?
Transplant patients, commonly targets KIDNEY. (BK for Bad Kidney).
Pox - envelope?
YES
Pox - DNA structure?
DS and linear - largest DNA virus.
Pox - disease?
- Smallpox - ERADICATED world wide by use of LIVE-ATTENUATED vaccine.
- Cowpox (“milkmaid blisters”)
- MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM - Flesh-colored dome lesions with central umbilication.
HSV-1 - Diseases?
- Gingivostomatitis
- Keratoconjunctivitis
- Temporal lobe encephalitis (MCC of sporadic encephalitis in the US)
- Herpes labialis
- Herpetic whitlow on finger.
HSV-1 - Latent where?
In the trigeminal ganglia.
HSV-1 - transmission?
- Respiratory secretions
2. Saliva
HSV-2 - disease?
- Herpes genitalis
- Neonatal herpes
==> Viral MENINGITIS is more common with HSV-2 than with HSV-1.
HSV-2 - Latent where?
In sacral ganglia.
HSV-2 - Transmission?
- Sexually
2. Perinatally
VZV - Diseases?
- Varicella-zoster (chickenpox, shingles).
- Encephalitis
- Pneumonia
==> MC complication of shingles is POST-HERPETIC NEURALGIA.
VZV - Latent where?
Dorsal root or trigeminal ganglia.
VZV - MC complication?
Post herpetic neuralgia.
VZV - Transmission?
Respiratory secretions.
EBV - disease?
Mononucleosis
Mono - Features?
- Fever
- HSM
- Pharyngitis
- Lymphadenopathy –> especially POSTERIOR CERVICAL nodes.
EBV - transmission?
- Respiratory secretions
2. Saliva
EBV - Mechanism?
Infects B cells THROUGH CD21.
==> Atypical lymphocytes seen on peripheral blood smear infected B cells BUT rather REACTIVE CYTOTOXIC T CELLS.
EBV - Monospot?
Heterophile antibodies detected by agglutination of sheep or horse RBCs.
EBV - associations?
- Hodgkin
- Endemic Burkitt
- Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
CMV - Diseases?
- Congenital infection
- Mononucleosis (Monospot (-))
- Pneumonia
- Retinitis
CMV - special feature?
Infected cells have characteristic “owl’s eye” inclusions.
CMV - Latent where?
Mononuclear cells.
CMV - Transmission?
- Congenitally
- By transfusion
- Sexually
- Saliva
- Urine
- Transplant
HHV-6 - disease?
ROSEOLA –> High fevers for several days that can cause seizures, followed by a diffuse macular rash.
HHV-6 transmission?
By saliva.
HHV-8 disease?
- Kaposi sarcoma - neoplasm of endothelial cells.
- Dark/violaceous flat and nodular skin lesions representing endothelial growths.
- Can ALSO affect GI/Lungs.
HHV-8 - target patients?
AIDS/transplant patients.
HHV-8 - transmission?
Sexually
HSV - Identification?
- Viral culture for skin/genitalia.
- CSF PCR for herpes encephalitis.
- Tzanck test (genital herpes) - a smear of an opened skin vesicle to detect multinucleated giant cells ==> COMMONLY SEEN IN HSV-1/HSV-2/VZV infections.
- Infected cells also have intranuclear Cowdry A inclusions ==> HSV-1/2 + VZV.
Reo - envelope?
NO
Reo - RNA structure?
DS linear.
10-12 segments.
Reo - Capsid symmetry?
Icosahedral - double.
Reo - Medical importance?
- Coltivirus –> Colorado tick fever.
2. Rotavirus –> #1 cause of FATAL diarrhea in CHILDREN.
Pircorna - envelope?
NO.
Picorna - RNA structure?
SS(+) linear.
Picorna - capsid symmetry?
Icosahedral.
Picorna - medical importance?
- Polio
- Echo –> ASEPTIC meningitis
- Rhinovirus –> “common cold”
- Coxsackievirus
- HAV
PERCH.
Picorna - Coxsackievirus?
- ASEPTIC meningitis
- Herpangina (mouth blisters, fever)
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease
- Myocarditis
- Pericarditis
Hepevirus - Envelope?
NO.
Hepevirus - RNA structure?
SS(+) linear.
Hepevirus - Capsid symmetry?
Icosahedral.
Hepevirus - Medical importance?
HEV
Calici - envelope?
NO
Calici - RNA structure?
SS(+) linear.
Calici - Capsid symmetry?
Icosahedral.
Calici - Medical importance?
Norovirus - Viral gastroenteritis.
Flavivirus - Envelope?
Yes
Flavi - RNA structure?
SS(+) linear.
Flavivirus - capsid symmetry?
Icosahedral
Flavivirus - Medical importance?
- HCV
- Yellow fever
- Dengue
- St.Luis encephalitis
- West Nile virus
==> ALL ARBO.