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