Picornaviruses Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the following viruses causes herpangia?
A
Coxsachie virus
2
Q
What is the most common cause of viral meningitis? *Final 2009
A
Enterovirus
3
Q
What is the mode of transmission of polio virus? * Final 2009
A
Feco-oral
4
Q
- Which of the following characterizes poliovirus?
A- The degree of paralysis depends on which neurons are affected and the amount of damage that they sustain
B- The viruses spread through direct contact with the mucus, saliva, or feces of an infected person.
A
A- The degree of paralysis depends on which neurons are affected and the amount of damage that they sustain
5
Q
Which virus causes myocarditis?(FB2 2013)
A
Coxsachie B
6
Q
Which of the following is true about hand, foot, and mouth diseases?( FB2 2014 )
A) Caused by coxsackie B and echovirus
B) Spread through direct contact with mucus and saliva of an infected individual
A
Spread through direct contact with mucus and saliva of an infected individual
