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Viral infections of skin and soft tissue I Flashcards

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1
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In which skin layer are new HPV virions forming?

A

Suprabasal

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2
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HPV belongs to what family?

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Papovaviridae

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3
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Is HPV enveloped or non-enveloped?

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Non-enveloped

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4
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What is the HPV genome?

A

dsDNA

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5
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What is the diagnosis for HPV warts?

A

Hyperkeratosis and koilocytes

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What are koilocytes?

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Cells with an aberrant, large nucleus surrounded by an unstained halo

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7
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What condition is characterized by large eosinophilic cytoplasmic inclusions?

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Molluscum contagiosum (molluscum bodies)

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8
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Molluscum contagiosum belongs to what family?

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Poxviridae

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9
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What is the molluscum contagiosum genome?

A

Large dsDNA

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10
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Where does molluscum contagiosum replicate?

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Cytoplasm

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11
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Is HSV enveloped?

A

Yes

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12
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What is the HSV genome?

A

dsDNA

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13
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What is characteristic about chickenpox lesions?

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Found in crops - multiple evolutionary stages in that area of the body

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14
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What virus is responsible for chickenpox?

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Varicella-zoster virus

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15
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What is the cause of shingles?

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Varicella-zoster virus reactivation

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16
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What family does varicella-zoster virus belong to?

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Herpesviridae

17
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Is varicella-zoster virus enveloped or non-enveloped?

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Enveloped

18
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What is the varicella-zoster virus genome?

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dsDNA

19
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Where does varicella-zoster virus maintain latency?

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Trigeminal nerve

20
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How many serotypes of varicella-zoster virus exist?

A

One

21
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How is varicella-zoster virus diagnosed?

A

Tzanck smear, ELISA, latex agglutination

22
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What type of vaccine is the varicella vaccine?

A

Live attenuated

23
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The zoster vaccine is recommended for people of what age group?

A

Over age 60

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