Respiratory Virus Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Which type of influenza virus is of most concern to humans?
A
Type A
2
Q
How is Influenza spread?
A
Inhalation of aerosol
3
Q
What are the symptoms of influenza?
A
Fever, malaise, nonproductive cough, sore through
4
Q
What function of the influenza virus does tamiflu block?
A
Blocks M2: cannot release
5
Q
What strain of influenza does not currently infect humans but would be very deadly if it migrated?
A
H5N1
6
Q
What virus causes Acute Respiratory disease in military recruits and in crowded environments?
A
Adenovirus
7
Q
What is adenovirus used for clinically?
A
Vector for inputting DNA
8
Q
What are some characteristics of Rhinovirus disease?
A
Red nose and nasal discharge
9
Q
How is rhinovirus disease treated?
A
No vaccine: too many serotypes
10
Q
What virus causes viral hemorrhagic fever?
A
Ebola Virus
