VIRUS:((( Flashcards

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Viruses can/cant be seen in light microscope?

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Cant

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Specific requirements for virus replication

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Are obligate intracellular parasites. Do not grow on inanimate media. require cell structures

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Two approaches to diagnosis of virus

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  1. Direct ID of entire virus, viral antigens or genomes
  2. Indirect demonstration of viral infection from the occurrence of an IgM antibody in early illness, or rising IgG as it progresses towards recovery
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