Lecture 8 Flashcards
Which virus is known for its highly contagious nature and causes severe respiratory symptoms, particularly in children?
A. Rhinovirus
B. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
C. Influenza virus
D. Coronavirus
B. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Hepatitis B virus primarily affects which organ of the human body?
A. Liver
B. Lungs
C. Brain
D. Heart
A. Liver
What is the primary mode of transmission for Hepatitis C virus?
A. Respiratory droplets
B. Blood and body fluids
C. Fecal-oral route
D. Direct skin contact
B. Blood and body fluids
Which virus is responsible for causing AIDS?
A. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
B. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
C. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
D. Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
A. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
What type of virus is the Norovirus, known for causing gastroenteritis?
A. DNA virus
B. RNA virus
C. Retrovirus
D. Parvovirus
B. RNA virus
Which virus is implicated in cervical cancer and can be prevented by vaccination?
A. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
B. Hepatitis B virus
C. Epstein-Barr virus
D. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
A. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Measles virus can lead to which of the following complications?
A. Encephalitis
B. Hepatitis
C. Pneumonia
D. Both A and C
D. Both A and C
Rubella virus poses the greatest risk to which group?
A. Elderly
B. Immunocompromised individuals
C. Pregnant women
D. Young children
C. Pregnant women
Which virus is known for a high rate of mutation, making vaccine development challenging?
A. Influenza virus
B. Human papillomavirus
C. Rabies virus
D. Herpes simplex virus
A. Influenza virus
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is most problematic for which group?
A. Teenagers
B. Pregnant women
C. Immunocompromised individuals
D. Elderly
C. Immunocompromised individuals
hat is the typical presentation of an infection with the Mumps virus?
A. Gastrointestinal discomfort
B. Parotid gland swelling
C. Blistering skin rash
D. Neurological symptoms
B. Parotid gland swelling
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is typically transmitted through:
A. Contaminated food
B. Blood transfusions
C. Respiratory droplets
D. Saliva
D. Saliva
What is a common method for diagnosing viral infections like influenza?
A. Blood culture
B. Throat swab PCR
C. Urine analysis
D. Stool sample testing
B. Throat swab PCR
Rotavirus vaccination is critical to prevent which condition in young children?
A. Respiratory infections
B. Diarrhea
C. Measles
D. Hepatitis
B. Diarrhea
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of viruses?
A. Ability to replicate without host cells
B. Presence of either DNA or RNA
C. Inclusion of a protein coat
D. Dependence on host cellular machinery for replication
A. Ability to replicate without host cells
