Coronaviruses Treatment and Prevention Methods
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What is the best method for detecting viral RNA genome in respiratory and stool samples for coronaviruses?

  • Inhaling hot, humidified air
  • Virus isolation
  • RT-PCR (correct)
  • Using nasal vasoconstrictors
  • What is the primary symptom that distinguishes the 'flu syndrome' caused by influenza viruses?

  • Loss of appetite
  • High fever (correct)
  • Sore throat
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • What is a distinguishing characteristic of coronaviruses related to their spread?

  • Spread by direct contact only
  • Spread exclusively through contaminated objects
  • Spread through the air by coughing only
  • May be spread by fecal-oral route (correct)
  • Influenza A and B viruses have a genome consisting of how many different helical nucleocapsid segments?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant difference between the incubation periods of coronaviruses and rhinoviruses?

    <p>Coronaviruses have a longer average incubation period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of cells are Rhinoviruses typically grown for laboratory diagnosis?

    <p>Human diploid fibroblast cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major cause of the common cold?

    <p>Rhinoviruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature do Rhinoviruses replicate poorly?

    <p>Above 33°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which family does Rhinoviruses belong to?

    <p>Picornaviridae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism can transmit Rhinoviruses through contaminated inanimate objects?

    <p>On fomites</p> Signup and view all the answers

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