Classification of Herpesviridae Family
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Which subfamily does the Varicella-Zoster virus belong to?

  • Epsilon Herpesviridae
  • Alpha Herpesviridae (correct)
  • Gamma Herpesviridae
  • Beta Herpesviridae

What is the clinical finding associated with HSV-2?

  • Chickenpox
  • Herpes gladiatorum
  • Genital Herpes (correct)
  • Keratoconjunctivitis

Which virus causes chickenpox as its primary disease?

  • HSV-1
  • HSV-4
  • HSV-3 (correct)
  • HSV-2

What is the disease caused by HSV-1 known as?

<p>Gingivostomatitis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of Herpes Simplex Virus is associated with encephalitis?

<p>HSV-1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which subfamily does the Epstein-Barr virus belong to?

<p>Gamma Herpesviridae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is responsible for causing Infectious Mononucleosis?

<p>HSV-4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission for Cytomegalovirus (CMV)?

<p>Crossing the placenta (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of Infectious Mononucleosis?

<p>Lymphadenopathy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection?

<p>Ganciclovir (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can varicella-Zoster immunoglobin be used for prevention and control?

<p>Prophylaxis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What antigen is characteristic of HSV-4 (Epstein-Barr virus)?

<p>Viral capsid antigen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of DNA is closed by an icosahedral capsid in the context provided?

<p>Double-stranded DNA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission mentioned for the virus described in the text?

<p>Sexual intercourse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common signs and symptoms associated with the infection caused by the virus in the provided text?

<p>Genital ulceration and watery blisters in mouth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the spread of the virus prevented according to the text?

<p>Avoiding unprotected sexual intercourse and direct contact (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic method is mentioned in the text for detecting the virus?

<p>PCR assay (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the treatments recommended for reducing reactivation rates of the virus?

<p>Acyclovir (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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