Human Herpes Virus Flashcards
0
Q
Tropism?
A
Lymphocytes
1
Q
Genomic organization?
Enveloped?
Capsid symmetry?
A
dsDNA
yes
icosahedral
2
Q
How are HHV6 and HHV7 different
A
HHV7 binds to CD4 molecule, whereas HHV6’s entry mechanism is unknown
3
Q
HHV6 and HHV7 use what cytokines to get into a cell?
A
HHV6: CD46
HHV7: CD4 (helper T)
4
Q
What disease is associated with HHV
A
Roseola or sixth disease or exanthem subitum