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What is the best method for detecting viral RNA genome in respiratory and stool samples for coronaviruses?
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?
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?
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?
Influenza A and B viruses have a genome consisting of how many different helical nucleocapsid segments?
What is one significant difference between the incubation periods of coronaviruses and rhinoviruses?
What is one significant difference between the incubation periods of coronaviruses and rhinoviruses?
In what type of cells are Rhinoviruses typically grown for laboratory diagnosis?
In what type of cells are Rhinoviruses typically grown for laboratory diagnosis?
What is the major cause of the common cold?
What is the major cause of the common cold?
At what temperature do Rhinoviruses replicate poorly?
At what temperature do Rhinoviruses replicate poorly?
Which family does Rhinoviruses belong to?
Which family does Rhinoviruses belong to?
What mechanism can transmit Rhinoviruses through contaminated inanimate objects?
What mechanism can transmit Rhinoviruses through contaminated inanimate objects?
