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What is the function of hemagglutinin in the influenza virus?
What is the function of hemagglutinin in the influenza virus?
- Allows the virus to enter the cell (correct)
- Facilitates virus replication within the cell
- Helps the virus out of the host cell
- Releases assembled virions from the host cell
What role does neuraminidase play in the influenza virus life cycle?
What role does neuraminidase play in the influenza virus life cycle?
- Releases assembled virions from the host cell (correct)
- Allows the virus to stick to a potential host cell
- Facilitates viral replication within the cell
- Helps the virus enter the host cell
Which process is associated with Antigenic Drift in the influenza virus?
Which process is associated with Antigenic Drift in the influenza virus?
- Small changes to avoid antibody binding (correct)
- Causing a change to the hemagglutinin protein
- Major, abrupt changes to the virus
- Subtypes of flu
What is the main consequence of Antigenic Shift in the influenza virus?
What is the main consequence of Antigenic Shift in the influenza virus?
What is unique about Hemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein in the influenza virus?
What is unique about Hemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein in the influenza virus?
How does Neuraminidase facilitate viral release from host cells?
How does Neuraminidase facilitate viral release from host cells?
Which virus causes lesions that are rounding and all appear at the same time?
Which virus causes lesions that are rounding and all appear at the same time?
What is the secondary effect of measles known as subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)?
What is the secondary effect of measles known as subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)?
Which virus causes a mild viral infection marked by an occasional fever and pale-pink maculopapular rash?
Which virus causes a mild viral infection marked by an occasional fever and pale-pink maculopapular rash?
What is the distinguishing feature of Fifth's disease, also known as 'slap cheek disease'?
What is the distinguishing feature of Fifth's disease, also known as 'slap cheek disease'?
When does the swelling of one or more parotid glands typically occur in Mumps?
When does the swelling of one or more parotid glands typically occur in Mumps?
Which condition results in testicular swelling and sterility in men as a secondary effect?
Which condition results in testicular swelling and sterility in men as a secondary effect?
Which virus is the major cause of mono, also known as 'the kissing disease'?
Which virus is the major cause of mono, also known as 'the kissing disease'?
Which herpes virus is closely related to HHV6 and can cause roseola?
Which herpes virus is closely related to HHV6 and can cause roseola?
What can trigger Guillain-Barre syndrome, according to the text?
What can trigger Guillain-Barre syndrome, according to the text?
Which virus is discovered in tumors called Kaposi’s sarcoma found in people with AIDS?
Which virus is discovered in tumors called Kaposi’s sarcoma found in people with AIDS?
Which virus causes neonatal herpes, a life-threatening disease passed from infected mother to newborns?
Which virus causes neonatal herpes, a life-threatening disease passed from infected mother to newborns?
What is the main difference between smallpox and chickenpox?
What is the main difference between smallpox and chickenpox?
Which virus is known as the 'Orphan virus'?
Which virus is known as the 'Orphan virus'?
What is the characteristic feature of Downey cells?
What is the characteristic feature of Downey cells?
Which virus is responsible for Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease?
Which virus is responsible for Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease?
What type of infection can be caused by Coxsackie Type B virus?
What type of infection can be caused by Coxsackie Type B virus?
What is the most common cause of gastroenteritis among all age groups?
What is the most common cause of gastroenteritis among all age groups?
Which white blood cell type is most commonly infected in infectious mononucleosis?
Which white blood cell type is most commonly infected in infectious mononucleosis?
Which fungal disease mainly occurs in immunocompromised people and is known to cause meningitis?
Which fungal disease mainly occurs in immunocompromised people and is known to cause meningitis?
What is the common occupation hazard associated with Sporotrichosis?
What is the common occupation hazard associated with Sporotrichosis?
Which fungal infection is a superbug and has been a concern due to its resistance to multiple antifungal drugs?
Which fungal infection is a superbug and has been a concern due to its resistance to multiple antifungal drugs?
What is the main reason for developing candidiasis of the gut or vaginal tract?
What is the main reason for developing candidiasis of the gut or vaginal tract?
Which fungal disease is commonly associated with inhalation of dried pigeon feces in urban environments?
Which fungal disease is commonly associated with inhalation of dried pigeon feces in urban environments?
What is the characteristic symptom of Sporotrichosis that occurs after being exposed to the fungus through contact with rotting wood?
What is the characteristic symptom of Sporotrichosis that occurs after being exposed to the fungus through contact with rotting wood?
What is the most common sexually transmitted infection?
What is the most common sexually transmitted infection?
Which pathogen is responsible for an acute, self-limiting infection that can be transmitted person-to-person?
Which pathogen is responsible for an acute, self-limiting infection that can be transmitted person-to-person?
What infectious disease can be transmitted to humans from infected pet birds or birds consumed as food?
What infectious disease can be transmitted to humans from infected pet birds or birds consumed as food?
Which variant of Chlamydia can cause lower respiratory infections?
Which variant of Chlamydia can cause lower respiratory infections?
Which subtype of Chlamydia is MOST FREQUENTLY reported as an STD in the U.S.?
Which subtype of Chlamydia is MOST FREQUENTLY reported as an STD in the U.S.?
What can lead to infertility in females if left untreated?
What can lead to infertility in females if left untreated?
What is the main function of Neuraminidase in the influenza virus?
What is the main function of Neuraminidase in the influenza virus?
Which type of influenza virus causes the most pandemics and is the most common?
Which type of influenza virus causes the most pandemics and is the most common?
What is the main complication associated with Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
What is the main complication associated with Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
Which protein in the influenza virus is responsible for binding the virus to host cells?
Which protein in the influenza virus is responsible for binding the virus to host cells?
What differentiates Influenza C from Influenza A and B in terms of its impact?
What differentiates Influenza C from Influenza A and B in terms of its impact?
Which characteristic differentiates a bacteriophage from a human virus?
Which characteristic differentiates a bacteriophage from a human virus?
What is the common symptom shared by malaria and theileria infections?
What is the common symptom shared by malaria and theileria infections?
Which parasite causes a disease that can lead to rectal prolapse in children?
Which parasite causes a disease that can lead to rectal prolapse in children?
How is malaria transmission different from theileria transmission?
How is malaria transmission different from theileria transmission?
Which parasite can cause an infection that survives in skeletal muscles?
Which parasite can cause an infection that survives in skeletal muscles?
What is the distinguishing feature between trichinosis and trichomonas?
What is the distinguishing feature between trichinosis and trichomonas?
Which parasite causes African eye worm disease by moving to the eye and causing retinal damage and blindness?
Which parasite causes African eye worm disease by moving to the eye and causing retinal damage and blindness?
What is the treatment for African eye worm disease where a hole is punched in the conjunctiva to remove the worm?
What is the treatment for African eye worm disease where a hole is punched in the conjunctiva to remove the worm?
Which parasite causes River blindness, transmitted via black fly, resulting in a severe itchy rash and eye infiltration leading to blindness?
Which parasite causes River blindness, transmitted via black fly, resulting in a severe itchy rash and eye infiltration leading to blindness?
What is the most common helminth infection of humans worldwide, caused by a roundworm infestation?
What is the most common helminth infection of humans worldwide, caused by a roundworm infestation?
What is the name of the parasite that causes Elephantiasis by blocking veins in the legs and causing swelling?
What is the name of the parasite that causes Elephantiasis by blocking veins in the legs and causing swelling?
Which parasite is known as the 'Dragon worm' and can be removed by punching a hole in the conjunctiva for treatment?
Which parasite is known as the 'Dragon worm' and can be removed by punching a hole in the conjunctiva for treatment?
Which disease is characterized by the animal being hyperactive, thrashing, and biting in the furious stage?
Which disease is characterized by the animal being hyperactive, thrashing, and biting in the furious stage?
What is the method of transmission common to both viral hemorrhagic fever and Zika Virus?
What is the method of transmission common to both viral hemorrhagic fever and Zika Virus?
Which disease from the list is known to cause microcephaly and brain defects in newborns if contracted during pregnancy?
Which disease from the list is known to cause microcephaly and brain defects in newborns if contracted during pregnancy?
Which disease causes spongiform encephalitis that turns the brain into a sponge?
Which disease causes spongiform encephalitis that turns the brain into a sponge?
What is a common symptom seen in Colorado Tick Fever apart from fever and relief?
What is a common symptom seen in Colorado Tick Fever apart from fever and relief?
What is the primary difference between icosahedral and helical viral structures?
What is the primary difference between icosahedral and helical viral structures?
Which type of virus acquires its envelope by budding out of infected host cells?
Which type of virus acquires its envelope by budding out of infected host cells?
What is the unique feature of viruses that cause head-tail morphology?
What is the unique feature of viruses that cause head-tail morphology?
Which virus structure is characterized by being encased in a lipid bilayer membrane?
Which virus structure is characterized by being encased in a lipid bilayer membrane?
What is the defining feature of a virus with a complex structure?
What is the defining feature of a virus with a complex structure?
What type of viruses can cause meningitis?
What type of viruses can cause meningitis?
What is the most common symptom during the paralytic stage of polio?
What is the most common symptom during the paralytic stage of polio?
Post-polio syndrome manifests as new symptoms after how many years?
Post-polio syndrome manifests as new symptoms after how many years?
Which area of the body is most commonly affected by paralysis in polio cases?
Which area of the body is most commonly affected by paralysis in polio cases?
What is a common symptom seen in individuals infected with Enterovirus ED-68?
What is a common symptom seen in individuals infected with Enterovirus ED-68?
What is the main mode of transmission for Enterovirus ED-68 leading to aseptic meningitis?
What is the main mode of transmission for Enterovirus ED-68 leading to aseptic meningitis?
Which type of hepatitis is characterized by having no chronic form and mainly transmitted through the fecal-oral route?
Which type of hepatitis is characterized by having no chronic form and mainly transmitted through the fecal-oral route?
What is the primary cause of liver transplants in the U.S due to hepatitis-related damage?
What is the primary cause of liver transplants in the U.S due to hepatitis-related damage?
In viral gastroenteritis, which virus attacks nerve cells and can lead to paralysis as a major complication?
In viral gastroenteritis, which virus attacks nerve cells and can lead to paralysis as a major complication?
Which type of viral infection is commonly transmitted by blood transfusion and can cause esophageal varices and hemorrhage?
Which type of viral infection is commonly transmitted by blood transfusion and can cause esophageal varices and hemorrhage?
Which viral disease, when acquired simultaneously with Hepatitis B, is often considered a 'death sentence' due to a higher incidence of liver disease and mortality rate?
Which viral disease, when acquired simultaneously with Hepatitis B, is often considered a 'death sentence' due to a higher incidence of liver disease and mortality rate?
Which hemorrhagic fever in the Ebola family has African fruit bats as its reservoir and exhibits fever cycles following a pattern of high during the day and low at night?
Which hemorrhagic fever in the Ebola family has African fruit bats as its reservoir and exhibits fever cycles following a pattern of high during the day and low at night?
Which virus is responsible for causing Reyes Syndrome?
Which virus is responsible for causing Reyes Syndrome?
What is the primary symptom of Stage 1 of Reyes Syndrome?
What is the primary symptom of Stage 1 of Reyes Syndrome?
Which age group is most commonly affected by Reyes Syndrome?
Which age group is most commonly affected by Reyes Syndrome?
What is a characteristic of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection in children under 1 year old?
What is a characteristic of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection in children under 1 year old?
Which virus is responsible for causing croup in young children?
Which virus is responsible for causing croup in young children?
What is the significance of aspirin use in children with viral infections according to the text?
What is the significance of aspirin use in children with viral infections according to the text?
What is the main difference between malaria and theileria infections?
What is the main difference between malaria and theileria infections?
What is the key difference between Trichuris trichiura (Whipworm) infection and Enterobius vermicularis (Pinworm) disease?
What is the key difference between Trichuris trichiura (Whipworm) infection and Enterobius vermicularis (Pinworm) disease?
How does Enterobius vermicularis (Pinworm) differ from Trichinella Spiralis (Trichinosis) infection?
How does Enterobius vermicularis (Pinworm) differ from Trichinella Spiralis (Trichinosis) infection?
What distinguishes Theileria microti protozoan infection from malaria caused by plasmodium?
What distinguishes Theileria microti protozoan infection from malaria caused by plasmodium?
How does Trichuris trichiura (Whipworm) differ from Theileria microti protozoan infection?
How does Trichuris trichiura (Whipworm) differ from Theileria microti protozoan infection?
