The Rest of the DNA Viruses Flashcards
What can POXviridae cause?
- Smallpox
2. Molluscum contagiosum
What is the morphology of POXviridae?
- Complex coat
- Double-stranded linear DNA
- The only DNA virus to replicate in cytoplasm
What happens in smallpox?
Skin lesions and death - this disease has been eradicated from the earth! :)
What happens in molluscum contagiosum?
Small white bumps with a central dimple (like a wart). Often found in the genital region.
What is useful to keep in mind about POX-viridae?
- No animal reservoirs
2. Codes for DNA and RNA polymerases.
What is the morphology of PAPOVAviridae?
- Naked icosahedral
- Double-stranded circular DNA
- Replicates in nucleus
What are the 3 main pathogenic PAPOVAviridae?
- HPV
- BK polyomavirus
- JC polyomavirus
What can HPV cause?
- Common warts - types 1,2,4,7.
- Genital warts - types 6,11,16,18 + others.
- Laryngeal warts - types 6,11.
- Cervical cancer - types 16,18.
What does BK polyomavirus cause?
- Kidney disease in renal transplant patients.
2. Hemorrhagic cystitis in bone marrow transplant patients, and mild respiratory illness in children.
What can JC polyomavirus cause?
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, characterized by degenerative CNS white matter disease.
What are the main methods of wart removal?
- Liquid nitrogen (freeze them off) - best method.
- Surgical
- Electrosurgery (laser ablation)
- Podophyllin - for genital warts.
What is useful to keep in mind about warts?
- Many warts resolve spontaneously in 1-2 years.
2. Relapses are common after treatment, because HPV DNA is found in normal appearing tissue around the wart.
What is interesting to remember about PAPOVAviridae?
Second smallest DNA virus.
What is the morphology of ADENOviridae?
- Naked icosahedral
- Double-stranded linear DNA
- Replicates in nucleus
What can ADENOviridae cause?
- Childhood upper respiratory tract infections (rhinitis, sore throat, fever, conjunctivitis).
- Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (pink eye).
- Epidemic diarrheal illness in infants and children.