Virology 3 Flashcards
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Which are the paramyxoviruses?
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PaRaMyxo Parainfluenza RSV (Rx: Ribavirin) Rubeola (Measles) Mumps
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What are the Picornaviruses?
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PERCH Polio Echo Rhino Coxsackie HAV
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The (-) stranded RNA viruses
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Always Bring Polymerase Or Fail Replication Arena Bunya Paramyxo Orthomyxo Filo Rhabdo
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What kind of virus is Yellow fever?
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Flavivirus - “flavus” = yellow
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Why might a child become lactose intolerant after a viral infection?
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Villous destruction, temporary
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function of Hemagglutinin
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viral entry
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function of neuraminidase
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progeny virion release
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fever, postauricular adenopathy, lymphadenopathy, arthralgias, and a fine truncal rash that moves downward for 3 days. Virus and type?
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Rubella, a togavirus
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What is the function of protein F in paramyxoviruses?
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Fusion protein - fuses respiratory epithelial cells
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What would you give to prevent RSV pneumonia in premies?
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Palivizumab, a monoclonal Ab against F protein.
