18 Questions
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?
JC virus (Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy)
Which of the following statements about HIV is correct?
HIV treatment involves a combination of at least three drugs from two different classes of antiretrovirals.
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)
Which of the following statements about viral diagnostics is correct?
User-friendly sample collection and distribution methods are important considerations for viral diagnostics.
Which of the following viruses is primarily transmitted through close contact, such as kissing?
Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
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?
Herpes virus infection (e.g., HSV, VZV)
Which of the following is a non-specific (innate) component of the immune response against adenovirus infections?
Natural killer (NK) cells
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of enveloped viruses?
They are icosahedral in shape
What type of virus is the adenovirus based on the Baltimore classification?
Double-stranded DNA virus
According to the Baltimore classification, which group includes retroviruses like HIV?
Group VI - RT-RNA viruses
Which of the following diagnostic techniques is known for its high degree of sensitivity and specificity in detecting viral infections?
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Which of the following is NOT a mode of viral transmission?
Exposure to cosmic radiation
What is the primary treatment strategy for most adenovirus infections, according to the given information?
Symptomatic management
What is the term used to describe a viral infection that is present but does not cause any symptoms?
Inapparent infection
Which of the following is a specific (acquired) component of the immune response against adenovirus infections?
Neutralizing antibodies
Which of the following diagnostic methods is typically used to detect viral infections?
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
What type of vaccine has been used in military recruits for adenovirus infections, according to the given information?
Live attenuated virus vaccine
What is the term used to describe a viral infection that persists for an extended period without causing severe symptoms?
Chronic infection
Learn about the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of Adenovirus infections. Understand the common presentations and diagnostic methods used for this viral infection.
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