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What are the general characteristics of viruses?

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They are composed of protein with RNA/DNA genetic material

Lacks a metabolic apparatus

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The protein coats of virus are known as what?

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Capsid

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Capsids are made of protein subunits called?

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Capsomeres

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T/F. Viruses may be enveloped or naked, and are spiked with surface proteins.

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True.

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T/F. Some viruses that have a lipid outer envelope acquired thereof from the cells they have infected.

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True.

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Viral hosts differ depending on what markers?

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Surface proteins and spikes

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In Family Coronaviridae, virions use what receptor as host entry receptor?

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ACE2

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This Family of viruses uses ACE2 receptor as its host entry receptor.

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Coronaviridae

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9
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What are the types and subtypes of horizontal transmission of pathogenic viruses?

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Direct transmission
-fecal oral (smear infection)
-aerogenic (droplet infection)
-intimate contact (mucosa)

Indirect transmission
-Alimentary
-Arthropod vectors
-Parenteral

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10
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How are enteroviruses, influenza, and Herpes simplex viruses transmitted?

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Fecal-oral; aeorgenic; intimate

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How are Hepatitis A, Yellow fever, and Hepatitis B viruses transmitted?

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Alimentary
Arthropod
Parenteral

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In laboratory diagnostic procedure, the pathogen is grown on a suitable host in cell cultures.

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Virus isolation

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In laboratory diagnostic procedure, viruses or components thereof are detected using serology, molecular biology techniques, and electron microscopy with no precultures required.

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Direct virus detection

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In laboratory diagnostic procedure, assays are carried out for detection of antiviral antibodies using patient serum.

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Serodiagnostics

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15
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What are the burdens of disease associated with viruses?

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Significant cause of morbidity and mortality
Vaccinations
Seasonality
Locality

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16
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This viral infection is also known as rubeola.

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Measles

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17
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What is the causative agent of measles

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Paramyxoviruses (Morbilivirus)

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18
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What is the genetic composition of Paramyxovirus (Morbilivirus)?

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Single-stranded negative sense RNA virus

19
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T/F. Paramyxovirus (Morbilivirus) is not an enveloped virus.

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False. Enveloped virus

20
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T/F. Paramyxovirus (Morbilivirus) is highly infectious and humans are the natural reservoir.

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True.

21
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How is Paramyxovirus (Morbilivirus) transmitted?

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Via droplets which can be infectious for two hours.

22
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What are the signs and symptoms of measles?

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Prodrome - cough, coryza (head cold), and conjunctivitis
Koplik spots
Rashes

23
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What is the incubation time for Paramyxovirus (Morbilivirus)?

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1-2 weeks

24
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What is the management strategy for measle infection?

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Vaccine (MMR)
Supportive interventions

25
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This viral disease is caused by Paramyxovirus (Rubulavirus). After entry, viremia develops and spread to target organs.

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Mumps

26
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What is the genetic composition of Paramyxovirus (Rubulavirus)?

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Single-stranded negative sense RNA virus

27
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T/F. Paramyxovirus (Rubulavirus) is an enveloped virus.

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True.

28
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What is the incubation period for mumps?

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2-3 weeks

29
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What are the signs and symptoms of mumps?

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Non-specific symptoms (myalgia, malaise, headache, low-grade fever)

Parotitis (swelling of the parotid glands)

30
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What are the management strategies for mumps?

A

Vaccine (MMR)
Supportive interventions

31
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How is Paramyxovirus (Rubulavirus) transmitted?

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Droplets

31
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This viral disease is caused by Varicella-Zoster virus (herpes virus). Infection starts as viremia, secondary replication in the liver and spleen before spreading to capillaries and epidermis.

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Chickenpox

32
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What is the genetic composition of Varicella-Zoster virus (herpes)?

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Double-stranded DNA.

33
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What is the causative agent of chickenpox?

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Varicella-Zoster virus (herpes virus)

34
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How is Varicella-Zoster virus transmitted?

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droplet or contact with lesions

34
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T/F. 90% of the patients infected by chickenpox are children.

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True.

35
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What are the signs and symptoms of chickenpox?

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No prodrome
Starts with exanthem that spreads
Fever, fatigue, and body aches

35
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What are the management strategies for chickenpox infection?

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Vaccine (MMR)
Supportive
Acyclovir

36
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What is the incubation time for chickenpox?

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2-3 weeks

37
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This viral infection is transmitted via mosquito bites, and then the virus reproduce in dendritic cells, liver, and endothelium.

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Dengue

38
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What is the causative agent for Dengue?

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Dengue fever virus (Arbovirus)

39
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How is dengue fever virus (Arbovirus) transmitted?

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Aedes mosquitos

40
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Signs and symptoms of dengue fever?

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High fever with retro orbital pain
Fatigue
Cardiomyopathy
Thrombocytopenia
Possible hemorrhage and shock

41
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What are the management strategies for dengue fever?

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Vaccine
Transfusion
Prevention

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