Virology Flashcards
Short term storage temperature for viruses (3 days)
4C
Long-term storage temperature for viruses (4 days or longer)
-70C
Mature virus containing NUCLEIC ACID CORE with protein coat, with or without envelope
Virion
Viruses are charcterized by the presence of
DNA or RNA
Largest DNA virus
Poxvirus
Largest RNA virus
Paramyxovirus
Smallest DNA virus
Parvovirus
Smallest RNA virus
Picornaviridae (Enterovirus)
All DNA viruses are icosahedral except
Poxvirus
First step in the replication cycle of a virus
Attachment & replication
Where is the site of virion assembly
Nucleus or cytoplasm
Calcium alginate is TOXIC to N. gonorrhoeae and viruses because it could inactivate _____
HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus)
The swab used for collecting samples for detecting viruses should be made from
Dacron or rayon
Latency site of Varicella Zoster Virus
Dorsal root of ganglia
Tzanck smear is used to detect
HSV and VZV