Lecture 9 Flashcards
Which virus is known for causing mumps and primarily affects the parotid glands?
A. Rubella virus
B. Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
C. Mumps virus
D. Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
C. Mumps virus
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is commonly associated with which disease?
A. Glandular fever
B. Hepatitis
C. Cervical cancer
D. Oral herpes
A. Glandular fever
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections are particularly problematic for which group?
A. Elderly
B. Pregnant women
C. Immunocompromised individuals
D. Children
C. Immunocompromised individuals
Which virus causes “kissing disease” and is diagnosed by the Monospot test?
A. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
B. Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
C. Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
D. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
B. Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
HIV primarily damages the immune system by targeting which cells?
A. Red blood cells
B. Hepatic cells
C. CD4+ T cells
D. Neurons
C. CD4+ T cells
Which of the following viruses is a major cause of viral encephalitis in Asia?
A. Epstein-Barr Virus
B. West Nile Virus
C. Japanese Encephalitis Virus
D. Rabies Virus
C. Japanese Encephalitis Virus
Yellow fever virus is primarily transmitted by:
A. Contaminated food
B. Sexual contact
C. Aedes mosquitoes
D. Blood transfusions
C. Aedes mosquitoes
What complication is associated with the measles virus, particularly in children?
A. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)
B. Orchitis
C. Cervical cancer
D. Gastroenteritis
A. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)
Rubella virus infection during pregnancy can cause significant harm to the fetus, especially during which trimester?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
A. First
Which type of vaccine is used to prevent yellow fever?
A. Live attenuated vaccine
B. Inactivated vaccine
C. Subunit vaccine
D. Toxoid vaccine
A. Live attenuated vaccine
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) for HIV includes the use of:
A. Antibiotics
B. Protease inhibitors and reverse transcriptase inhibitors
C. Over-the-counter antivirals
D. Vaccinations
B. Protease inhibitors and reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Which CNS virus is known for its transmission via mosquitoes and can cause severe neurological disorders?
A. Zika virus
B. Japanese Encephalitis Virus
C. Rabies virus
D. West Nile Virus
B. Japanese Encephalitis Virus
A major preventive measure for controlling the spread of yellow fever in endemic areas is:
A. Quarantine
B. Antibiotic prophylaxis
C. Mosquito control
D. Improved sanitation
C. Mosquito control
Which virus is linked to a high risk of birth defects known as congenital rubella syndrome when infection occurs during pregnancy?
A. HIV
B. Rubella virus
C. Cytomegalovirus
D. Herpes Simplex Virus
B. Rubella virus
The primary diagnostic method for yellow fever involves:
A. PCR testing
B. Serological testing
C. Culture in embryonated eggs
D. Symptomatic diagnosis
B. Serological testing
