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Which virus causes paralytic disease mainly targeting anterior horn cells?
Which virus causes paralytic disease mainly targeting anterior horn cells?
- Mumps virus
- Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
- Poliovirus (correct)
- Influenza virus
What is the transmission route mainly associated with Poliovirus?
What is the transmission route mainly associated with Poliovirus?
- Respiratory droplets
- Blood transfusion
- Sexual contact
- Faeco-oral (correct)
Which of the following viruses causes symptoms such as urinary retention, dysaesthesia, paraesthesiae, neuralgia, and motor weakness?
Which of the following viruses causes symptoms such as urinary retention, dysaesthesia, paraesthesiae, neuralgia, and motor weakness?
- HIV
- Herpes simplex virus (HSV) (correct)
- Rabies virus
- West Nile virus
What is the family to which Poliovirus belongs?
What is the family to which Poliovirus belongs?
Which age group is most commonly affected by Poliovirus infection?
Which age group is most commonly affected by Poliovirus infection?
What is the main target tissue of Poliovirus during epidemics?
What is the main target tissue of Poliovirus during epidemics?
Where does the CNS become infected in poliovirus cases?
Where does the CNS become infected in poliovirus cases?
What is the incubation period for poliovirus from acquisition to prodrome?
What is the incubation period for poliovirus from acquisition to prodrome?
What are the risk factors for paralysis in poliovirus cases?
What are the risk factors for paralysis in poliovirus cases?
What percentage of poliovirus infections experience just the prodrome before becoming non-paralytic polio?
What percentage of poliovirus infections experience just the prodrome before becoming non-paralytic polio?
Which part of the body is most at risk for paralysis following IM injections in poliovirus cases?
Which part of the body is most at risk for paralysis following IM injections in poliovirus cases?
What determines the clinical disease severity in cases of poliovirus infection?
What determines the clinical disease severity in cases of poliovirus infection?
Which of the following is a common clinical feature of aseptic meningitis?
Which of the following is a common clinical feature of aseptic meningitis?
What is the main characteristic of CSF findings in bacterial meningitis?
What is the main characteristic of CSF findings in bacterial meningitis?
Which virus is not commonly associated with causing viral meningitis?
Which virus is not commonly associated with causing viral meningitis?
What is a distinguishing feature of aseptic meningitis compared to bacterial meningitis?
What is a distinguishing feature of aseptic meningitis compared to bacterial meningitis?
What is a common feature of viral meningitis caused by Picornaviridae viruses?
What is a common feature of viral meningitis caused by Picornaviridae viruses?
Which age group is more likely to present with insidious symptoms of bacterial meningitis?
Which age group is more likely to present with insidious symptoms of bacterial meningitis?
What is the gold standard for diagnosing Polio?
What is the gold standard for diagnosing Polio?
Why is it important to identify the viral strain in areas of low Polio incidence?
Why is it important to identify the viral strain in areas of low Polio incidence?
What is the most appropriate management for Polio?
What is the most appropriate management for Polio?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with Polio?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with Polio?
What is a common complication of Polio involving paralysis of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles?
What is a common complication of Polio involving paralysis of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles?
In Polio diagnosis, where is the virus most likely to be detected in the first week of illness?
In Polio diagnosis, where is the virus most likely to be detected in the first week of illness?
