Respiratory VIruses Flashcards
what kind of viruses does Rhinovirus replicate like
Poliovirus (Picornavirus)
Types of Influenza virus
A, B, and C
what type of influenza Virus is the most common and associated with the greatest concern
Type A influenza
comparison of Inflenza viruses frequency of isolation
A then B then C
Comparison of Influenza viruses severity of disease
A then B then C
What Influenza viruses have an Animal REservoir
A
how many Genome RNA segments are in each Influenza Virus
A:8
B: 8
C: 7
What type of Virus is Influenza
Orthomyxoviridae
Genome of Influenza
8 segments (-)ssRNA
Virion of Influenza
Enveloped
Proteins of Influenza
HA - Hemagglutinin, cell Attachment NA - Neuraminidase, viral budding and release M1 - matrix M2 - Ion Channel PB1, PB2, PA - TRanscription complex
what proteins on Influenza lead to an immune response
HA and NA
How is INfluenza identified
by surface antigens HA and NA
types of HA and NA
16 HA
9 NA
what is the major determinant if Influenza infects birds or human
HA specifically the Sialic Acid Linkage
alpha 2, 3: Avian
Alpha 2, 6: Human
What part of Influenza is the major determinant for human to human transmission
HA
where Does Influenza Virus type A tend to live
water birds in the GI tract as an illness
Roll of HA protein in INfluenza Virus
Attachment brings cell and Virus membranes into proximity
what triggers a confirmational change in HA protein
after cell attachment by pH change in endosome
confirmationchange in HA protein leads to
membrane fusion
the enternce pattern of Influenza serves as a model for
all enveloped viruses enternce patterns
where does Transcription and replication take place for influenza
In the Nucleus
how does the genome of Influenza leave the nucleus
The protected genome (RNP core) escapes nucleus and buds from cell surface
what Influenza protein is critical to budding
NA
How does Influenza travel
by Aerosol, both large and small drops
what size of particle is most infectious
less then 10 microns
Incubation time for Influenza
1-4 days
how long is Influenza Contagious
Day before symptom onset to 5 days later
Children are infectious for longer
what is the EID50 for Influenza
as low as .3 to 6 (People are better for relicating than eggs)
Response to Influenza virus
Interferon response then nasal wash neutralizing antibody serum antineurimidase antibody Serum Neuratralizing antibody takes about 2 weeks for these to become a big thing
what kind of disease is Influenza timing wise
Seasonal (interpandemic) flu
Syptoms of Influenza
Fever, Malaise, Nonproductive cough, sore throat for 3-7 days after symtpoms develop
what type of Influenza strains are around rn
H3N2, H1N1
Contagiousness of Influenza Virus
Reproductive number between 1 and 2
Complications associated wth Influenza virus
Viral Pneumonia
Bacterial pneumonia
Reye syndrom (Type B + aspirin)
Otitis Media
What kind of Vaccine is the Influenza Vaccine
Atenuated Live vaccine
why do we need new vaccine for Influenza each year
Virus Mutations cause an antigenic shift
lead time for Influenza Vaccine
Long lead time( due to reproduction needs and eggs take time to make)
what is contained in the Influenza vaccine
H3N2, H1N1, and Type B strain
how is the Type A strain of Influenza vaccine generated
through reassortment via coinfection with PR8 strain
Treating Influenza Virus
Antiviral treatment
Zanamivir or oseltamivir (tamiflue)
Supportive care
what antiviral treatments are there for Influenza Virus
Amantidine, rimantidine
how antiviral treatments fight Influenza virus
Blocks entry
Inhibits M2 activity
problem with antiviral treatment
Development of resistance common
how does Zanamivir or oseltamivir (tamiflu) work
Blocks release of budding virions - easier to be targetted by antibodies
resistance of influenze to Tamiflu
resistance is not common
The 4 Influenza Pandemics
1918 Spanish Flu
1957 Asian Flu
1968 Hong Kong Flu
2009-2010 N1N1
Strain of Influenza for the Spanish FLu
H1N1 strain
deaths from the Spanish flu
20-40 million
where was the Spanish flu Virulent
In healthy adults
what did the Spanish flu cause in lethal cases
Cytokine storm