major RNA viruses Flashcards
what is significant about segmented genomes
they tend to have higher mutation rate
high mutation rate lead to
genetic drift
viruses with segmented genomes can
exchange segments
what does the increase in exchanging segments cause
genetic shift
diseases that are icosahedral, + strand, naked viruses
Calicivirus
hepatitis E
reovirus
picorna
what does calicivirus cause
moderate to severe gastroenteritis
how is hep E transmitted
drinking water contaminated with fecal matter
symptoms of hep E
juandice, lack of appetite, nausea
what can REO impact
gastrointestinal system
what does rotavirus cause in children
severe diarrhea and intestinal distress
what are the picorno viruses
Perch
polio
echo
rhino
coxcackie
hep a virus
polio virus causes
poliomyelitis
what does echo stand for
enteric cytopathic human orphan virus
rhinos is the most
common viral infection agent in humans
rhino virus is the cause of
common cold
