Herpes Viruses Flashcards
1
Q
what are the main components of Herpesviridae structure
A
- viral genome
- spherical capsid protein
- tegument (protein layer)
- envelop (derived from host nucleus contains virus glyocprotiens for entry to cell also induce immune reponse)
2
Q
describe the Herpesviridae lifecycle
A
3 steps
primayr infection
Latency (viral DAN perisits in speciifc cell, types lifelong, no replication)
reacitvation. (intermittently may be symptomaatic or asymptomatic
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