Poxviridae Flashcards
a nucleotide analog, shows activity against
poxviruses in vitro and in vivo.
Cidofovir
chemotherapeutic agent historically
evaluated against poxviruses. It is effective as
prophylaxis but is not useful in treatment of established
disease.
Methisazone
has a narrow host range (only humans and
monkeys
Variola
Methisazone is effective as ___________
prophylaxis
It has been used to treat molluscum contagiosum
and orf virus infections.
Cidofovir
Cidofovir treatment for:
- molluscum contagiosum
- orf virus infections
large brick-shaped or ovoid viruses
Poxviridae
meaning pouch, referring
to their characteristic vesicular skin lesions.
Anglo-Saxon pokkes
Most of the poxviruses that can cause disease in humans are
contained in the _______ and ________
- Orthopoxvirus
- Parapoxvirus
the agent used for smallpox vaccination, is
a distinct species of Orthopoxvirus
Vaccinia virus
may be the product of genetic recombination, a new
species derived from cowpox virus or variola virus by serial passage,
or the descendant of a now extinct viral genus
Vaccinia virus,
