virus Flashcards
1
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state the 3 structures of a viral cell
A
surface proteins
rna and dna
capsid
2
Q
describe the characteristics of a virus
A
acellular
treated with only antivirals
highly infectious
3
Q
what is the importance of a host cell in the transmission of a virus
A
when a virus invades a cell, they need the host cells machinery to replicate. once they replicate they can mutate and be transmitted.
4
Q
what are the common routes of transmission for viral infections and name a disease transmitted this way
A
contact: HIV
droplet: common cold
airborne: corona virus
5
Q
what are 3 methods of identification for viral infections
A
presence of antibodies
signs ad symptoms
rapid antigen testing
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