Cytomegalovirus Information

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Which virus can be transmitted through body fluids such as blood, saliva, urine, semen, and breast milk?

Rabies virus

Hepatitis B virus

Cytomegalovirus (correct)

Influenza virus

What symptom is commonly associated with chickenpox caused by Varicella-zoster virus?

Skin rash with blisters (correct)

Sensitivity to light

Frequent coughing

Muscle cramps

Which of the following statements about cytomegalovirus (CMV) is true?

Most infected individuals experience severe symptoms

CMV can be transmitted through sexual contact (correct)

The virus can be completely eradicated from the body

CMV spreads through casual contact like shaking hands

What is a common method used to diagnose cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection?

Transbronchial biopsy Signup and view all the answers

How long can the Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) remain contagious after the appearance of chickenpox blisters?

Until all blisters have crusted over Signup and view all the answers

What can help manage the symptoms of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection?

$Oxygen$ therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways Epstein-Barr virus can spread?

Sharing a toothbrush with an infected person Signup and view all the answers

What is a common nickname for infectious mononucleosis caused by the Epstein-Barr virus?

The Kissing Disease Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is NOT associated with infectious mononucleosis caused by Epstein-Barr virus?

Skin Rash Signup and view all the answers

How long can the fatigue from infectious mononucleosis potentially last?

Months Signup and view all the answers

When can the Epstein-Barr virus become active again, making a person contagious once more?

Months or years later Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method through which Epstein-Barr virus can be transmitted?

Breathing in contaminated air Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that a person has recovered from hepatitis B?

Absence of symptoms and presence of hepatitis B surface antibody Signup and view all the answers

How is hepatitis B primarily transmitted?

Unprotected sex Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be a 'carrier' of hepatitis B?

Having the virus for more than 6 months without symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which method is NOT a common way in which herpes simplex type 1 is spread?

Sharing needles or syringes Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of herpes simplex type 1 infection?

Mouth and lip rashes Signup and view all the answers

How can genital herpes (herpes simplex) primarily be transmitted?

Through oral secretions or sores on the skin Signup and view all the answers