VIRUS:((( Flashcards
1
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Viruses can/cant be seen in light microscope?
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Cant
2
Q
Specific requirements for virus replication
A
Are obligate intracellular parasites. Do not grow on inanimate media. require cell structures
3
Q
Two approaches to diagnosis of virus
A
- Direct ID of entire virus, viral antigens or genomes
- Indirect demonstration of viral infection from the occurrence of an IgM antibody in early illness, or rising IgG as it progresses towards recovery
4
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