RNAV: Paramyxoviridae Flashcards
What subfamilies belong in the Paramyxoviridae family?
Paramyxoviridae
Rubulavirus
Pneumovirus
Morbillivirus
Henipavirus
What disease is most commonly caused by Parainfluenza Virus Type 1 and 2?
Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)
What disease is commonly caused by Parainfluenza Virus Type 3 in infants?
Bronchiolitis and pneumonia
What is a key distinguishing characteristic of Parainfluenza Virus Type
Most common cause of pneumonia and bronchiolitis in infants after Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
What disease is caused by Mumps Virus (Rubulavirus)?
Mumps, parotitis, orchitis, meningitis
How is Mumps Virus (Rubulavirus) transmitted?
Droplet spread, contact with saliva
What diseases are caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) (Pneumovirus) in infants?
Bronchiolitis, pneumonia, respiratory infections
What diseases are caused by Measles Virus (Rubeola) (Morbillivirus)?
Measles, encephalitis, pneumonia
What are some distinguishing characteristics of Measles Virus (Rubeola) (Morbillivirus)?
Causes Koplik spots, maculopapular rash, no neuraminidase
What are the important members of Henipavirus in the Paramyxoviridae family?
Nipah Virus (NiV)
What diseases are caused by Nipah Virus (NiV)?
Encephalitis, Acute Respiratory Illness, Severe Pneumonia
How is Nipah Virus (NiV) transmitted to humans?
Zoonotic (from bats to humans)
Direct contact with infected animals (pigs, bats)
Person-to-person via respiratory secretions
What are the distinguishing characteristics of Nipah Virus (NiV)?
High mortality rate (~40-75%)
Zoonotic origin
Can cause severe neurological and respiratory disease
What is the size and shape of Nipah Virus (NiV)?
150-300 nm, Pleomorphic, Enveloped
