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Which of the following viruses is characterized by a prolonged incubation period often lasting years, during which the virus continues to replicate without causing disease?
Which of the following viruses is characterized by a prolonged incubation period often lasting years, during which the virus continues to replicate without causing disease?
- Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
- Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- JC virus (Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy) (correct)
Which of the following statements about HIV is correct?
Which of the following statements about HIV is correct?
- HIV primarily spreads through respiratory droplets.
- HIV is classified as a negative-sense single-stranded RNA virus.
- HIV treatment involves a combination of at least three drugs from two different classes of antiretrovirals. (correct)
- HIV infection is typically diagnosed using a single rapid diagnostic test.
Which of the following viruses is characterized by chronic infection and may have flare-up disease periods with continued shedding and infectiousness?
Which of the following viruses is characterized by chronic infection and may have flare-up disease periods with continued shedding and infectiousness?
- Hepatitis B virus (HBV) (correct)
- Adenovirus
- Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
- JC virus (Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy)
Which of the following statements about viral diagnostics is correct?
Which of the following statements about viral diagnostics is correct?
Which of the following viruses is primarily transmitted through close contact, such as kissing?
Which of the following viruses is primarily transmitted through close contact, such as kissing?
Which of the following viral infections is characterized by a latent phase, during which the virus persists lifelong in the host without causing disease or significant replication?
Which of the following viral infections is characterized by a latent phase, during which the virus persists lifelong in the host without causing disease or significant replication?
Which of the following is a non-specific (innate) component of the immune response against adenovirus infections?
Which of the following is a non-specific (innate) component of the immune response against adenovirus infections?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of enveloped viruses?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of enveloped viruses?
What type of virus is the adenovirus based on the Baltimore classification?
What type of virus is the adenovirus based on the Baltimore classification?
According to the Baltimore classification, which group includes retroviruses like HIV?
According to the Baltimore classification, which group includes retroviruses like HIV?
Which of the following diagnostic techniques is known for its high degree of sensitivity and specificity in detecting viral infections?
Which of the following diagnostic techniques is known for its high degree of sensitivity and specificity in detecting viral infections?
Which of the following is NOT a mode of viral transmission?
Which of the following is NOT a mode of viral transmission?
What is the primary treatment strategy for most adenovirus infections, according to the given information?
What is the primary treatment strategy for most adenovirus infections, according to the given information?
What is the term used to describe a viral infection that is present but does not cause any symptoms?
What is the term used to describe a viral infection that is present but does not cause any symptoms?
Which of the following is a specific (acquired) component of the immune response against adenovirus infections?
Which of the following is a specific (acquired) component of the immune response against adenovirus infections?
Which of the following diagnostic methods is typically used to detect viral infections?
Which of the following diagnostic methods is typically used to detect viral infections?
What type of vaccine has been used in military recruits for adenovirus infections, according to the given information?
What type of vaccine has been used in military recruits for adenovirus infections, according to the given information?
What is the term used to describe a viral infection that persists for an extended period without causing severe symptoms?
What is the term used to describe a viral infection that persists for an extended period without causing severe symptoms?
