Major DNA Viruses Flashcards
Describe the characteristics of Parvovirus: B19.
ss
linear DNA
naked
icosahedral
How is parvovirus transmitted?
respiratory
oral secretions
What is the pathogenesis of parvovirus B19?
infects mitotically active erythroid precursor cells in bone marrow
2-phase disease
- lytic: viremia, flu-like symptoms, viral shedding
- non-infectious immune response
What are the clinical manifestations of parvo?
“slap cheek”
erythematous
lacy reticular maculopapular rash
What are complications of parvovirus B19?
intrauterine infection may lead to hydrops fetalis
Describe the characteristics of Adenovirus.
ds
non-enveloped
linear
DNA
How are adenoviruses transmitted?
*Respiratory
- inhalation of respiratory droplets
- across eye by direct contact
GI
-fecal-oral route
What is the pathogenesis of adenoviruses?
- infect mucoepithelium in tissues
- infect adenoids, tonsils, respiratory epithelium, Peyer’s patches, intestinal epitheia
Which Ig is involved to resolve adenovirus?
IgG
Adenovirus proteins interfere with immune defenses by blocking ?
IFN
T-cells
Adenovirus has what oncogenes?
promote cell growth
EIA »_space; inactivates pRB (retinoblastoma)
E1B» inactivates p53
What are the clinical syndromes of Adenovirus infection?
Acute Febrile Pharyngitis Pharyngoconjunctival fever Acute respiratory disease Other: laryngitis, croup, brionchiolitis Epidemic karatoconjunctivitis "shipyard eye" cervititis, urethritis Acute gastroenteritis (infants)
What are the characteristics of papillomaviridae (HPV)?
ds
non-enveloped
circular
small
What is the incubation period for papillomaviridae (HPV)?
2 weeks to 1+ years
What are common diseases of papillomaviridae (HPV)?
plantar warts anogenital warts (HPV 6/11) Cervical cancer (HPV16/18)
What layer of the skin does papillomaviridae (HPV) develop?
basal cells of the dermal layer via L1 VAP/integrins
What are epithelial spikes referred to as?
papillomatosis
In what layer are prickle cells present? prickle layer?
stratum spinosum
stratum granulosum
In papillomaviridae (HPV), E6 binds to ___________ and activates ___________ and suppresses ____________.
p53
activates telomerase
suppresses apoptosis
in papillomaviridae (HPV) E7 binds to ___.
p105RB
What laboratory tests would you use to diagnose papillomaviridae (HPV)?
Cytology: Koilocytotic cells
In situ DNA probe analysis
PCR
What is the treatment of papillomaviridae (HPV)?
removal
- cryotherapy, electrocautery
- interferon, imiquimod or stripping with duct tape