10 Questions
In which hosts can fatal infections due to adenoviruses occur?
Immunocompromised hosts
What are adenoviruses being studied for intensively?
Gene therapy
What is the primary cause of febrile illnesses in young children associated with adenoviruses?
Upper respiratory tract syndromes
How many subgroups or species are human adenoviruses divided into?
7
What is the structure that surrounds the double-stranded DNA genome of human adenoviruses?
Nonenveloped icosahedron with fiber-like projections from each of the 12 vertices
Which cellular receptor does the fiber protein from most adenoviruses, except species B, bind to?
CAR (coxsackie-adenovirus receptor)
What is the diameter of the capsid of adenoviruses?
90 nm
Which type of cells do many adenoviruses hemagglutinate?
Rat or rhesus red blood cells
What is the genetic material found in adenoviruses?
Linear Double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) 35-36kb
How are adenoviruses transmitted?
Aerosol droplets, fecal-oral route, and contact with contaminated fomites
Test your knowledge about Adenoviridae, Parvoviridae, and Poxviridae by taking this quiz. Learn about the characteristics, symptoms, and associated illnesses caused by these virus families.
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