Skin Viruses Flashcards by Mappy Castro | Brainscape

Q

Where does the rubella virus belong?

A

Togaviridae Family:
Rubivirus Genus

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What are the general prperties of rubella virus?

A

Enveloped;
ss Positive sense linear RNA,
does not carry viral polymerases.
only one serotype (makes vaccination easier)
not cytolyitic

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Who is at risk for rubella?

A

children ages 5-9; unvaccinated, not infected naturally; crowded situation
fetus of unvaccinated mothers

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