I general pattern of acute infection

Question 1

outcome depends on

Answer 1

immune system of host and on viral species

Question 2

acute infection

Answer 2

a rapid onset and short term illness

Question 3

eg of acute infection

Answer 3

Rhinovirus and Influenza virus

Question 4

incubation period

Answer 4

period before disease symptoms occur

Question 5

eg of incubation periods

Answer 5

colds and influenza is 2 days. other viruses several weeks, meaning by time infected person feels sick have spread to others

Question 6

result of cytokines released

Answer 6

immune system produces cytokines that cause malaise, fevers and pains

Question 7

how long does it take for adaptive IS to clear virus

Answer 7

7 to10days