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Which Herpes virus is primarily associated with cold sores and resides in the nerves?
Which Herpes virus is primarily associated with cold sores and resides in the nerves?
What is the primary treatment used for infections caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)?
What is the primary treatment used for infections caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)?
Which virus is responsible for causing both chicken pox and shingles?
Which virus is responsible for causing both chicken pox and shingles?
Which virus is associated with mononucleosis and resides in B cells?
Which virus is associated with mononucleosis and resides in B cells?
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What describes the primary risk of Parvovirus infection during pregnancy?
What describes the primary risk of Parvovirus infection during pregnancy?
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Which of the following viruses is known to be oncogenic and has links to genital warts and cervical cancer?
Which of the following viruses is known to be oncogenic and has links to genital warts and cervical cancer?
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What type of treatment is typically used for Hepatitis B infections?
What type of treatment is typically used for Hepatitis B infections?
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Study Notes
DNA Viruses
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Herpes Viruses (6 types):
- HSV 1 (cold sores) - treated with acyclovir; lives in nerves
- HSV 2 (genital) - lives in nerves
- Varicella-Zoster (chickenpox/shingles) - lives in nerves
- Epstein Barr (Mono) - lives in B cells
- Kaposi's sarcoma - related to Epstein Barr
- Cytomegalo virus - most people have it; treated with cyclovirs
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Parvovirus:
- "Fifth's disease"
- Severe effects on pregnant women
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Adenovirus:
- Causes the common cold
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV):
- Can cause genital warts and cervical cancer
- Classified as an oncogen (cancer-causing agent)
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Hepatitis B:
- Primary or chronic form
- Treated with Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
- Classified as an oncogen (cancer-causing agent)
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Explore the different types of DNA viruses, including Herpes viruses, Parvovirus, Adenovirus, Human Papillomavirus, and Hepatitis B. This quiz covers their characteristics, modes of treatment, and health effects, particularly focusing on their roles as oncogens. Test your knowledge on these important viral pathogens.
