VIRUS Flashcards
1
Q
CHARACTERISTICS
A
- Acellular
- Highly contagious
- (MUST) Requires host to replicate
- Can mutate
- Not tolerable by antibiotics
2
Q
IDENTIFICATION
A
- Cell culture
- Serology (Blood test)
- RAT test - Swab
- Direct detection
3
Q
MODE OF TRANSMISSION
A
- Droplet
- Direct or Indirect Contact
- Airborne
4
Q
DISEASES
A
- Hepatitis A (Indirect contact)
- Herpes (Direct contact)
- Rubella (Droplet)