Paramyxoviridae 1 Flashcards
Paramyxoviridae categories:
Paramyxovirus (Parainfluenza + Mumps), Morbillivirus (Measles), Pneumovirus (RSV)
Paramyxovirus genome classification
ss (-)RNA Helical
Paramyxovirus Enveloped or not?
Enveloped
Paramyxovirus capsid shape
helical
Paramyxoviridae replicate in….
cytoplasm
Paramyxoviridae cellular effects… and how?
Multinucleated giant cells….via F protein
Paramyxoviridae systemic effects
Cell Mediated Immunity (causes many Sx but is needed to control infection)
Measles family name
Morbillivirus
Viremia is caused by which paramyxoviridae?
Measles and Mumps cause viremia.
Which Paramyxoviridae do not cause viremia?
RSV and Parainfluenza
Paramyxovirus genome is associated with what proteins?
N protein
Paramyxovirus polymerase complex is formed by what?
L and P proteins
M protein (Paramyxovirus) does what?
Associates with envelope, organizes and maintains virion structure
The envelope of paramyxovirus contains _____
viral attachment glycoproteins (HN/F —- H/F — G/F)
Paramyxovirus sub family includes
Paramyxovirus, Rubulavirus, Morbillivirus
Pneumovirus subfamily
Pneumovirus, Metapneumovirus
Members of Paramyxovirus (sub)
HPIV 1, 2, 3, 4
Replication of HPIV occurs in the
Cytoplasm
Virion surface of HPIV contains ___ and ____ glycoproteins
fusion trimer & attachment tetramer
Paramyx – Pneumovirus (genus) is what virus?
RSV
RSV is most common cause of
Fatal acute RTI in infants and young children
Re-infections of RSV possible?
Yes, throughout life
RSV hosts:
Humans only
RSV genome
ss -RNA
RSV capsid
Helical
Glycoproteins present in RSV?
F and G
RSV G protein doesn’t have…
HA/NA activity
RSV is an important cause of viral _____ and primary ______ in young children.
LRTI —– Primary bronchiolitis