16 Questions
What is a factor contributing to drug resistance in viruses?
High viral replication
What is a challenge in developing effective antivirals?
Multiple viral genotypes/serotypes
What is a characteristic of RNA polymerase and reverse transcriptase enzymes?
High error rate
What is a more recent advance in antiviral drug development?
Rational drug design
What aspect of the viral life cycle presents a challenge for developing antivirals?
Reliance on the host cell
What technique involves robotic mass screening for bioactivity in antiviral drug development?
Combinatorial chemistry
What is the chemotherapeutic index (CI) used for?
To measure the toxicity of a drug to the virus compared to the host
What is the key principle for an ideal antiviral drug?
High chemotherapeutic index specific to the virus
Which type of immunity is associated with vaccination?
Active immunity
What is a potential use of immunoglobulins in antiviral therapy?
Providing passive immunity
What is the target of antiviral drugs with a virus-specific effect?
Any stage of virus replication
What is the goal of antiviral eradication, using smallpox as an example?
Complete elimination of the virus from a population
Which family of viruses is associated with warts and cervical cancer?
Papovaviridae
Which virus family includes rhinovirus, poliovirus, and hepatitis A virus?
Picornaviridae
Which type of virus uses viral reverse transcriptase for replication?
Retrovirus
Which virus family is associated with cold sores and chickenpox?
Herpesviridae
Test your knowledge of antiviral therapy with this quiz! Explore topics such as control of viral infections, vaccination, immunoglobulins, immunomodulators, antiviral drugs, and the principles of antiviral therapy. Challenge yourself with questions about prophylaxis, treatment, and the eradication of viruses like smallpox.
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