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What are the main structural components of Bunyaviridae particles?
What are the main structural components of Bunyaviridae particles?
- M, G1, and NSm proteins
- NSs, NSm, and L protein
- L, M, and S RNAs (correct)
- G1 and G2 glycoproteins
Which genus of the Bunyaviridae supergroup is carried by rodents?
Which genus of the Bunyaviridae supergroup is carried by rodents?
- Bunyavirus
- Nairovirus
- Hantavirus (correct)
- Phlebovirus
What is a distinguishing feature of Bunyaviridae compared to other negative-strand RNA viruses?
What is a distinguishing feature of Bunyaviridae compared to other negative-strand RNA viruses?
- Enclosed double-stranded RNA genome
- Circular genome segments
- No glycoproteins in the viral envelope
- Presence of matrix protein (correct)
Where was the tick-borne Heartland phlebovirus discovered in 2012?
Where was the tick-borne Heartland phlebovirus discovered in 2012?
What is NOT a characteristic of clinical illness caused by arenaviruses?
What is NOT a characteristic of clinical illness caused by arenaviruses?
Which symptom is prevalent in patients with Lassa fever?
Which symptom is prevalent in patients with Lassa fever?
How is an arenavirus infection usually diagnosed?
How is an arenavirus infection usually diagnosed?
Why are arenaviruses considered too dangerous for isolation?
Why are arenaviruses considered too dangerous for isolation?
How can rodent-borne arenavirus infections be prevented?
How can rodent-borne arenavirus infections be prevented?
What is the most appropriate biosafety level for processing samples submitted for arenavirus isolation?
What is the most appropriate biosafety level for processing samples submitted for arenavirus isolation?
What is the role of mosquitoes in spreading viruses of the California encephalitis virus group?
What is the role of mosquitoes in spreading viruses of the California encephalitis virus group?
What is the main mode of transmission for hantaviruses?
What is the main mode of transmission for hantaviruses?
During which season did the deadly outbreak of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) occur in the Four Corners area of New Mexico?
During which season did the deadly outbreak of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) occur in the Four Corners area of New Mexico?
What is a characteristic symptom of encephalitis caused by viruses like La Crosse virus?
What is a characteristic symptom of encephalitis caused by viruses like La Crosse virus?
Which region has experienced outbreaks of respiratory tract disease caused by viruses of the Sin Nombre subfamily?
Which region has experienced outbreaks of respiratory tract disease caused by viruses of the Sin Nombre subfamily?
What is a common symptom seen in hemorrhagic fevers like Rift Valley fever?
What is a common symptom seen in hemorrhagic fevers like Rift Valley fever?
Which laboratory diagnostic method is commonly used to detect bunyaviruses?
Which laboratory diagnostic method is commonly used to detect bunyaviruses?
What is the primary method for preventing human diseases caused by the Bunyaviridae family?
What is the primary method for preventing human diseases caused by the Bunyaviridae family?
What characteristic helps differentiate Bunyaviridae infections from other viral illnesses?
What characteristic helps differentiate Bunyaviridae infections from other viral illnesses?
Why did the hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) outbreak occur in the Four Corners area of New Mexico?
Why did the hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) outbreak occur in the Four Corners area of New Mexico?
Which symptom is characteristic of encephalitis caused by viruses like La Crosse virus?
Which symptom is characteristic of encephalitis caused by viruses like La Crosse virus?
What is a notable feature of hemorrhagic fevers like hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS)?
What is a notable feature of hemorrhagic fevers like hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS)?
What distinguishes the genera of Bunyaviridae from each other?
What distinguishes the genera of Bunyaviridae from each other?
Where does the Bunyaviridae replicate?
Where does the Bunyaviridae replicate?
How is the virus internalized by cells after interacting with β-integrins?
How is the virus internalized by cells after interacting with β-integrins?
What is the role of the G1 glycoprotein in Bunyaviridae replication?
What is the role of the G1 glycoprotein in Bunyaviridae replication?
How do bunyaviruses prime the synthesis of viral mRNAs?
How do bunyaviruses prime the synthesis of viral mRNAs?
Which organelle synthesizes and glycosylates Bunyavirus glycoproteins?
Which organelle synthesizes and glycosylates Bunyavirus glycoproteins?
How are Bunyavirus virions released from cells?
How are Bunyavirus virions released from cells?
What is a common pathogenic mechanism shared between Bunyaviridae and togaviruses/flaviviruses?
What is a common pathogenic mechanism shared between Bunyaviridae and togaviruses/flaviviruses?
What is unique about the transmission of hantaviruses among humans?
What is unique about the transmission of hantaviruses among humans?
What type of infection do hantaviruses cause in rodents?
What type of infection do hantaviruses cause in rodents?
What is the main effect of hantaviruses on endothelial cells?
What is the main effect of hantaviruses on endothelial cells?
How do most bunyaviruses spread among animals in their life cycle?
How do most bunyaviruses spread among animals in their life cycle?
How are arthropod vectors controlled?
How are arthropod vectors controlled?
What is the average incubation period for arenavirus infections?
What is the average incubation period for arenavirus infections?
How do arenaviruses acquire their envelope?
How do arenaviruses acquire their envelope?
Which region is NOT mentioned as a location where arenaviruses are found?
Which region is NOT mentioned as a location where arenaviruses are found?
What does the S strand in arenaviruses encode for?
What does the S strand in arenaviruses encode for?
What is the primary method of spread for arenaviruses to humans?
What is the primary method of spread for arenaviruses to humans?
Which statement about Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) is correct?
Which statement about Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) is correct?
What is the average incubation period for arenavirus infections?
What is the average incubation period for arenavirus infections?
How do arenaviruses acquire their envelope?
How do arenaviruses acquire their envelope?
Which region is NOT mentioned as a location where arenaviruses are found?
Which region is NOT mentioned as a location where arenaviruses are found?
What does the S strand in arenaviruses encode for?
What does the S strand in arenaviruses encode for?
What is the primary method of spread for arenaviruses to humans?
What is the primary method of spread for arenaviruses to humans?
Which statement about Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) is correct?
Which statement about Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) is correct?
Junin and Machupo viruses cause similar syndromes to Lassa fever in which region?
Junin and Machupo viruses cause similar syndromes to Lassa fever in which region?
What is the primary body site affected by parasites causing human infections?
What is the primary body site affected by parasites causing human infections?
Which type of motility is associated with Flagellates (Mastigophora)?
Which type of motility is associated with Flagellates (Mastigophora)?
How is Amoebiasis diagnosed?
How is Amoebiasis diagnosed?
Which organism requires eosinophils to kill due to its multicellular nature?
Which organism requires eosinophils to kill due to its multicellular nature?
Which parasite is responsible for Giardiasis?
Which parasite is responsible for Giardiasis?
What is the main mode of transmission for Balantidiasis?
What is the main mode of transmission for Balantidiasis?
Where does infection by Intestinal Sporozoa primarily occur?
Where does infection by Intestinal Sporozoa primarily occur?
What is the diagnostic method for Urogenital Flagellate infections?
What is the diagnostic method for Urogenital Flagellate infections?
Which disease is caused by Naegleria fowleri?
Which disease is caused by Naegleria fowleri?
What is the main vector for African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)?
What is the main vector for African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)?
Which form of Leishmania causes the most severe visceral disease?
Which form of Leishmania causes the most severe visceral disease?
What is a characteristic feature of Babesiosis?
What is a characteristic feature of Babesiosis?
What is the primary host for Toxoplasma gondii?
What is the primary host for Toxoplasma gondii?
Which disease is caused by Plasmodium spp.?
Which disease is caused by Plasmodium spp.?
In which host does sporogony occur in Intestinal Sporozoa?
In which host does sporogony occur in Intestinal Sporozoa?
Which life stage is found in blood plasma in Trypanosoma infections?
Which life stage is found in blood plasma in Trypanosoma infections?
