Intro to Viruses Part 2 Flashcards
Papilloma virus also known as…
wart virus (known for genital warts)
Is there a vaccine available for papilloma virus?
yes
Papilloma Virus:
- rapid antigen tests available or not?
Not
Papilloma Virus:
- does or doesn’t grow in cell culture
NOT
Papilloma Virus:
- what approach is used for lab diagnosis?
molecular approach
Measles:
- clinical presentation
- rash on truck and elsewhere
- 7-10days of fever
- complication (ex: encephalitis)
Mumps
- clinical presentation
- swollen parotid glands
- 7-10days of symptoms
- complicaitons (ex: testicular involvement, CNS symptoms)
Measles and Mumps:
- what happened when u.s. introduced vaccine (MMR)
virtually eradicated in the US but recent resurgences
Rapid antigen detection available in most labs for Measles and Mumps?
NO
Will Measles and Mumps grow in culture?
YES
Antibody detection useful in Measles and Mumps?
YES for immune status determinations
Rabies Virus:
Infection is “_______” - CNS symptoms resulting in ability to what?
“hydrophobia”
swallow, breathe
Rabies Virus:
Chances of living with rabies
little chance, routinely fatal
Rabies Virus:
How does the virus travel in the body
travels though nerves from bite site to brain
Rabies Virus:
Rapid antigen detection?
Not available
