RNA VIRUS - PICORNAVIRIDAE - Poliovirus Flashcards
1
Q
Replicates in MOTOR NEURONS IN ANTERIOR HORN OF SPINAL CORD causing PARALYSIS
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Poliovirus
2
Q
MC clinical form of poliovirus
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Abortive poliomyelitis
*mild febrile illness with headache, sore throat, nausea and vomiting
3
Q
Aseptic Meningitis
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Non-Paralytic Poliomyelitis
4
Q
Paralytic poliomyelitis
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Flaccid paralysis, permanent nerve damage
5
Q
SALK
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IPV
Killed
6
Q
SABIN
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OPV
Live, attenuated