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RNA VIRUSES (CALCIVIRIDAE) Flashcards

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This virus is similar to Astrovirus

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Calciviridae

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What is the shape of the capsid of Calciviridae?

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Star-shaped capsids and have indentions

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This virus Causes 60% of non-bacterial gastroenteritis

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Calciviridae

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What do Calciviridae causes?

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60% of non-bacterial gastroenteritis

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What are the classification of caliciviridae?

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Norwalk virus
Hepatitis E virus

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Norwalk virus is AKA?

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Noroviruses

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This virus is first studied from an epidemic of diarrhea in Norwalk, Ohio

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Norwalk virus

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Where is Norwalk virus first studied?

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From an epidemic of diarrhea in Norwalk, Ohio

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This virus is First describe in 1929 as “Winter Vomiting Disease” and its MOT is by direct contact and the leading cause is Foodborne illnesses

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Norwalk virus

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Norwalk virus is first described in 1929 as?

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“Winter Vomiting Disease”

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What is the MOT of Norwalk virus?

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Direct contact

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What is the leading cause of Norwalk virus?

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Foodborne illnesses

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Norwalk viruses is controlled by doing?

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o Handwashing with soap and water
o Not sharing towels, flannels or toothbrushes
o Keeping household surfaces clean
o Rinsing fruit and vegetables well before eating them

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What is the characteristic of Hepatitis E virus?

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Icosahedral, non-enveloped and has 4 genotypes

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Which among the 4 genotypes of Hepatitis E virus causes human disease?

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Genotype 1

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16
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What do hepatitis E virus causes?

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Enteric hepatitis

17
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To which population is Hepatitis E virus fatal?

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20% of pregnant women

18
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What is the MOT of Hepatitis E virus?

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Fecal to oral route

19
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Which virus has a MOT of fecal to oral route?

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Hepatitis E virus

20
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How is Hepatitis E virus controlled?

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o Good hygiene
o Water purification
o Sewage treatment

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