Human Infection and Response-Virus Flashcards
1
Q
How large is the average virus?
A
0.02 micrometers
2
Q
Name types of viruses.
A
Polio, HIV, Flu, measles, chickenpox.
3
Q
How do viruses reproduce?
A
The virus injects it DNA in a cell, which makes many copies of it. When there are alot of viruses in the cell, they burst out looking for more.
4
Q
What are symptoms of measles?
A
Rashes, fever, red spots, can be fatal.
5
Q
How are measles spread?
A
Direct contact and airborne.
6
Q
How are measles treated?
A
Vaccination as a child.
7
Q
What are symptoms of HIV?
A
flu like symptoms, weak immune system, weight loss, tiredness.
8
Q
How are HIV spread?
A
Unprotected sex or exchange of bodily fluids.
9
Q
How is HIV treated?
A
Antiretroviral medicines
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