rhabdovirus Flashcards
1
Q
An acute encephalitis with a fatal outcome with
no effective cure (irreversible if infected the
nerves)
A
rhabdovirus
2
Q
The RNA genome encodes 5 proteins:
A
N, NS, M, G, L
o Glyco-protein o Matrix Protein o Nucleoprotein o Virion Transciptase o Nucleocapsid Associated Protein (NS Protein)
3
Q
Have a ____envelope with 10-nm
glycoprotein surface spikes
A
phospholipid
4
Q
stable in pH
A
3-11
5
Q
inactiavated by:
A
o Desiccation o UV and X-ray o Sunlight o Trypsin o B-Propiolactone o Ether o Detergents
6
Q
IP
A
4-7yrs
generally 20-90days
7
Q
IP major influencing factors
A
▪ virus load
▪ virus strain
▪ severity of exposure
▪ locality of exposure
8
Q
prodrome period
A
2-10days
9
Q
clinical symtoms last ____ days
A
2-12 days
10
Q
Onset: 4-10 days after symptoms start
A
coma and death
