RSL - MIcro (viruses) Flashcards
1
Q
Segmented genomes (reassortment available)
A
Reovirus Retrovirus Orthomyxovirus Arenavirus Bunyaviruses
2
Q
Live attenuated vaccines
A
Live, one night only. Small yellow rotating chickens get sabin and MMR. Its incredible
[smallpox, yellow fever, rotavirus, chickenpox, sabin polio, MMR, Influenza (intranasal) ]
3
Q
Killed
A
RIP Always
[Rabies, influenza (injected), Salk polio, HAV]
4
Q
Subunit
A
HPV, HBV
5
Q
Influenza: Hemagglutinin / neuraminidase
A
H: entry
N: release
6
Q
Paramyxovirus: Surface F protein
A
Cause respiratory epithelial cells to fuze and form multinucleated cells
7
Q
Paramyxovirus: prevention
A
Palivizumab; mab against F protein
8
Q
Steeple sign
A
narrowing of upper trachea and subglottis (paramyxovirus)
9
Q
Ebola transmission
A
Direct contact with bodily fluids / fomites