Viral Infections: Latent Infections (Herpes Virus)

Question 1

Described as the persistence of viral genome in cells that do not produce infectious virus.

Answer 1

Latency

Question 2

Reactivation of latent infection leads to ___

Answer 2

Dissemination and tissue injury

Question 3

Describe the structure of virus involved in latent infections

Answer 3

Large encapsulated viruses, dsDNA genomes

Question 4

Enumerate the 8 types of herpes viruses:

Answer 4

Alpha group:
> HSV-1
> HSV-2
> VZV

Beta group:
> CMV
> HHV-6
> HHV-7

Gamma group:
> Epstein-Barr virus
> HHV-8

Question 5

Enumerate the Alpha group of herpes viruses:

Answer 5

Alpha group:
> HSV-1
> HSV-2
> VZV

Question 6

Enumerate the Beta group of herpes viruses:

Answer 6

Beta group:
> CMV
> HHV-6
> HHV-7

Question 7

Enumerate the Gamma group of herpes viruses:

Answer 7

Gamma group:
> Epstein-Barr virus
> HHV-8

Question 8

HHV-8 causes

Answer 8

Kaposi Sarcoma herpesvirus

Question 9

Kaposi Sarcoma herpesvirus is caused by

Answer 9

HHV-8

Question 10

HHV-6 causes

Answer 10

Roseola infantum / Exanthem subitum and 6th disease

Question 11

VZV causes

Answer 11

Chickenpox / Shingles