respiratory viruses Flashcards
1
Q
3 main resp viruses
A
influenza
adenovirus
rhinovirus
2
Q
subfamily of
- influenza
- adenovirus
- rhinovirus
A
- orthomyxoviridae
- adenoviridae
- picornavirus
3
Q
genome type of
- influenza
- adenovirus
- rhinovirus
A
- -ssRNA
- ds DNA
- +ssRNA
4
Q
enveloped or non
- influenza
- adenovirus
- rhinovirus
A
- enveloped
- nonenveloped
- nonenveloped
5
Q
most common influenza serotype
A
A
6
Q
reservoir for type A influenza
A
animal
7
Q
how is influenza identified
A
surface antigens HA and NA
8
Q
what is the major determinant for ifluenza human-human transmission
A
HA
9
Q
where does influenza trabscription and replication take place
A
nucleus
10
Q
which protein is critical to influenza budding
A
NA
11
Q
transmission of influenza
A
aerosols, large and small droplets
12
Q
influ. incubation period
A
1-4 days
13
Q
which influ. strains are currently circulating
A
H3N2 and H1N1
14
Q
vaccine for influ?
A
yes, live attenuated
15
Q
antiviral therapy for influ?
A
yes
blocks virus entry, inhibits M2 activity
