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What percentage of cases exhibit joint pain as a clinical manifestation?
What percentage of cases exhibit joint pain as a clinical manifestation?
- 92% (correct)
- 95%
- 85%
- 80%
What is the common name of the virus that causes dengue fever?
What is the common name of the virus that causes dengue fever?
- Flavivirus (correct)
- Arbovirus
- Yellow fever virus
- Denguevirus
What is a complication of dengue fever in pregnant women?
What is a complication of dengue fever in pregnant women?
- Splenomegaly
- Osteomyelitis
- Anemia
- Infection of the developing fetus (correct)
What is the duration of recovery from dengue fever?
What is the duration of recovery from dengue fever?
What is the vector responsible for transmitting dengue fever?
What is the vector responsible for transmitting dengue fever?
What is the consequence of removing stagnant water?
What is the consequence of removing stagnant water?
What is the consequence of infection with dengue fever?
What is the consequence of infection with dengue fever?
What is the name of the family of viruses that includes dengue fever?
What is the name of the family of viruses that includes dengue fever?
What is a common complication of dengue fever?
What is a common complication of dengue fever?
What is the type of virus that causes dengue fever?
What is the type of virus that causes dengue fever?
What is the primary site of viral multiplication in a susceptible vertebrate host?
What is the primary site of viral multiplication in a susceptible vertebrate host?
What is the role of type 1 interferon (IFN) in CHKV infection?
What is the role of type 1 interferon (IFN) in CHKV infection?
What is the function of the E1 protein in CHKV?
What is the function of the E1 protein in CHKV?
What is the common route of transmission of CHKV?
What is the common route of transmission of CHKV?
What is the size of the CHKV genome?
What is the size of the CHKV genome?
What is the morphology of CHKV?
What is the morphology of CHKV?
What is the role of monocyte-derived macrophages in CHKV infection?
What is the role of monocyte-derived macrophages in CHKV infection?
What is the incubation period of CHKV?
What is the incubation period of CHKV?
What is the outcome of CHKV infection in some cases?
What is the outcome of CHKV infection in some cases?
What is the route of transmission in the laboratory setting?
What is the route of transmission in the laboratory setting?
What is the primary reservoir for the transmission of Dengue virus?
What is the primary reservoir for the transmission of Dengue virus?
What is the incubation period of Dengue virus?
What is the incubation period of Dengue virus?
What is the purpose of collecting two serum samples for diagnosis?
What is the purpose of collecting two serum samples for diagnosis?
What is the role of infected cells in the pathogenesis of Dengue virus?
What is the role of infected cells in the pathogenesis of Dengue virus?
What is the diagnostic method used to detect virus-specific IgM in serum or CSF?
What is the diagnostic method used to detect virus-specific IgM in serum or CSF?
What is the size of the Dengue virus genome?
What is the size of the Dengue virus genome?
What is the result of viral replication in the cells of the mononuclear phagocyte lineage?
What is the result of viral replication in the cells of the mononuclear phagocyte lineage?
What is the significance of cross-reactivity in making a diagnosis?
What is the significance of cross-reactivity in making a diagnosis?
What is the purpose of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays in laboratory diagnosis?
What is the purpose of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays in laboratory diagnosis?
What is the result of a high viral load in severe cases of Dengue virus infection?
What is the result of a high viral load in severe cases of Dengue virus infection?
Which of the following congenital anomalies may occur in a fetus when a pregnant woman is infected with dengue virus?
Which of the following congenital anomalies may occur in a fetus when a pregnant woman is infected with dengue virus?
In which trimester of pregnancy does dengue virus infection pose the greatest risk to the fetus?
In which trimester of pregnancy does dengue virus infection pose the greatest risk to the fetus?
What is a possible outcome of dengue fever infection in people above 65 years old?
What is a possible outcome of dengue fever infection in people above 65 years old?
What is the benefit of removing stagnant water from the environment?
What is the benefit of removing stagnant water from the environment?
What is the duration of immunity to dengue fever virus after infection?
What is the duration of immunity to dengue fever virus after infection?
What is the family of viruses that includes dengue fever?
What is the family of viruses that includes dengue fever?
What is a characteristic clinical manifestation of dengue fever?
What is a characteristic clinical manifestation of dengue fever?
What is the consequence of dengue fever infection in people with underlying conditions?
What is the consequence of dengue fever infection in people with underlying conditions?
What is the incubation period of dengue fever?
What is the incubation period of dengue fever?
Which of the following is NOT a complication of dengue fever?
Which of the following is NOT a complication of dengue fever?
What is the primary site of viral replication in the host after the initial infection?
What is the primary site of viral replication in the host after the initial infection?
What is the role of E2 protein in CHKV?
What is the role of E2 protein in CHKV?
What is the outcome of CHKV infection in some cases?
What is the outcome of CHKV infection in some cases?
What is the mechanism by which CHKV triggers an innate immune response?
What is the mechanism by which CHKV triggers an innate immune response?
What is the primary mode of transmission of CHKV in the urban cycle?
What is the primary mode of transmission of CHKV in the urban cycle?
What is the significance of the blood-brain barrier in CHKV infection?
What is the significance of the blood-brain barrier in CHKV infection?
What is the characteristic of the nucleocapsid of CHKV?
What is the characteristic of the nucleocapsid of CHKV?
What is the primary role of fibroblasts in CHKV infection?
What is the primary role of fibroblasts in CHKV infection?
What is the significance of the sylvatic cycle in CHKV transmission?
What is the significance of the sylvatic cycle in CHKV transmission?
What is the type of RNA present in the CHKV genome?
What is the type of RNA present in the CHKV genome?
What is the primary mechanism by which Dengue virus is transmitted?
What is the primary mechanism by which Dengue virus is transmitted?
What is the role of infected macrophages in Dengue virus infection?
What is the role of infected macrophages in Dengue virus infection?
What is the significance of collecting two serum samples for diagnosis?
What is the significance of collecting two serum samples for diagnosis?
What is the characteristic of the Dengue virus genome?
What is the characteristic of the Dengue virus genome?
What is the primary reservoir of Dengue virus transmission?
What is the primary reservoir of Dengue virus transmission?
What is the method used to detect virus-specific IgM in serum or CSF?
What is the method used to detect virus-specific IgM in serum or CSF?
What is the consequence of a high viral load in severe cases of Dengue virus infection?
What is the consequence of a high viral load in severe cases of Dengue virus infection?
What is the role of type 1 interferon (IFN) in Dengue virus infection?
What is the role of type 1 interferon (IFN) in Dengue virus infection?
What is the morphology of Dengue virus?
What is the morphology of Dengue virus?
What is the significance of cross-reactivity in making a diagnosis?
What is the significance of cross-reactivity in making a diagnosis?
The incubation period of dengue fever is typically less than 1 week.
The incubation period of dengue fever is typically less than 1 week.
Dengue fever can only be transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes albopictus mosquito.
Dengue fever can only be transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes albopictus mosquito.
Infection with dengue fever provides lifelong immunity against subsequent infections.
Infection with dengue fever provides lifelong immunity against subsequent infections.
The primary site of viral replication in the host after the initial infection is the liver.
The primary site of viral replication in the host after the initial infection is the liver.
Dengue fever can cause congenital anomalies in the fetus if the mother is infected during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Dengue fever can cause congenital anomalies in the fetus if the mother is infected during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Removing stagnant water from the environment can prevent the transmission of dengue fever.
Removing stagnant water from the environment can prevent the transmission of dengue fever.
Louis encephalitis is a congenital disease that can be caused by intrauterine infection during the first trimester.
Louis encephalitis is a congenital disease that can be caused by intrauterine infection during the first trimester.
Dengue virus has a negative-sense, single-stranded RNA genome.
Dengue virus has a negative-sense, single-stranded RNA genome.
Aedes albopictus is a minor vector of Dengue virus transmission.
Aedes albopictus is a minor vector of Dengue virus transmission.
Viral replication in the cells of the mononuclear phagocyte lineage leads to the production of interferons and cytokines.
Viral replication in the cells of the mononuclear phagocyte lineage leads to the production of interferons and cytokines.
The diagnosis of Dengue virus infection is confirmed by detecting virus-specific IgG antibodies in serum or CSF.
The diagnosis of Dengue virus infection is confirmed by detecting virus-specific IgG antibodies in serum or CSF.
Dengue virus infection is treatable with a vaccine.
Dengue virus infection is treatable with a vaccine.
The incubation period of CHKV is 1-2 weeks.
The incubation period of CHKV is 1-2 weeks.
CHKV is classified in the virus family Flaviviridae.
CHKV is classified in the virus family Flaviviridae.
The primary site of viral multiplication in a susceptible vertebrate host is the liver.
The primary site of viral multiplication in a susceptible vertebrate host is the liver.
Type 1 interferon (IFN) is produced via activation of hematopoietic cells.
Type 1 interferon (IFN) is produced via activation of hematopoietic cells.
The urban cycle of CHKV transmission involves transmission from an animal to a mosquito to a human.
The urban cycle of CHKV transmission involves transmission from an animal to a mosquito to a human.
The genome of CHKV is double-stranded DNA.
The genome of CHKV is double-stranded DNA.
CHKV is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected tick.
CHKV is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected tick.
CHKV infection can be diagnosed through the detection of virus-specific IgG in serum or CSF.
CHKV infection can be diagnosed through the detection of virus-specific IgG in serum or CSF.
