Herpesvirus and Papillomavirus Flashcards
T/F. All Herpes viruses are dsDNA viruses.
True
T/F. All Herpes viruses are enveloped.
True.
Herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2 belong to the _____herpesviridae family.
alpha
Cytomegalovirus is part of the _____herpesviridae family.
beta
______ is from the gammaherpesviridae family.
Epstein-Barr virus
Alphaherpesvirus have a _____ reproduction cycle, ____ spread in culture, and efficient ____ of infected cells.
short; rapid; destruction
Where do Alphaherpesviruses establish latency?
sensory ganglia
Nearly 2/3 of adults are seropositive for which Herpes infection?
HSV-1
What tissues are primarily affected by HSV-1 and HSV-2 infections?
epithelial cells in the skin or mucosa; mucosa are more susceptible.
what is the incubation period for HSV-1 and -2?
2 - 14 days (typically 4 - 5 days)
What are the symptoms of a HSV infection?
flu-like with localized lesions that spreads primarily to neighboring cells
Are most people with HSV infections asymptomatic?
Yes
How long do the symptoms of a HSV infection last?
8 to 12 days
During the latency period, HSV’s genome _____ and stays as an ____ in the nucleus.
circularizes; episome
what type of ganglia are a common site for latent HSV infections?
peripheral