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Which virus is primarily associated with respiratory illnesses?
Which virus is primarily associated with respiratory illnesses?
- Poxvirus
- Hepadnavirus
- Adenovirus (correct)
- Parvovirus
Hepatitis B is caused by which type of virus?
Hepatitis B is caused by which type of virus?
- Hepadnavirus (correct)
- Parvovirus
- Poxvirus
- Adenovirus
Which virus is the largest DNA virus?
Which virus is the largest DNA virus?
- Adenovirus
- Hepadnavirus
- Poxvirus (correct)
- Parvovirus
What disease does the B19 virus cause?
What disease does the B19 virus cause?
Which nerve does Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HHV-1) remain latent in?
Which nerve does Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HHV-1) remain latent in?
Genital herpes is commonly caused by which virus?
Genital herpes is commonly caused by which virus?
What condition results from the reactivation of latent Varicella-Zoster Virus (HHV-3)?
What condition results from the reactivation of latent Varicella-Zoster Virus (HHV-3)?
Infectious mononucleosis is caused by which virus?
Infectious mononucleosis is caused by which virus?
Which virus is most commonly transmitted during pregnancy?
Which virus is most commonly transmitted during pregnancy?
Which virus is associated with sixth disease?
Which virus is associated with sixth disease?
Which of the following viruses is smallest?
Which of the following viruses is smallest?
Which of the following illnesses is NOT typically associated with Adenovirus?
Which of the following illnesses is NOT typically associated with Adenovirus?
What is another name for Varicella?
What is another name for Varicella?
What is another name for HHV 4?
What is another name for HHV 4?
Poxvirus is primarily known for causing?
Poxvirus is primarily known for causing?
Adenoviruses primarily affect the?
Adenoviruses primarily affect the?
Which virus is commonly transmitted through body fluids such as blood, semen, and urine?
Which virus is commonly transmitted through body fluids such as blood, semen, and urine?
Which illness is known as “kissing disease”?
Which illness is known as “kissing disease”?
Which virus may cause cold sores or fever blisters?
Which virus may cause cold sores or fever blisters?
Which virus type includes the Variola virus?
Which virus type includes the Variola virus?
HHV-3 is also known as:
HHV-3 is also known as:
Herpes whitlow is characterized by vesicles forming on:
Herpes whitlow is characterized by vesicles forming on:
Which virus is the causative agent of shingles?
Which virus is the causative agent of shingles?
After initial infection, the varicella-zoster virus can remain dormant in:
After initial infection, the varicella-zoster virus can remain dormant in:
Individuals with mononucleosis should avoid:
Individuals with mononucleosis should avoid:
In whom does CMV typically cause the most serious health issues?
In whom does CMV typically cause the most serious health issues?
What is another name for 5th disease?
What is another name for 5th disease?
Which of the following is the most common illness caused by adenoviruses?
Which of the following is the most common illness caused by adenoviruses?
How is Cytomegalovirus (CMV) transmitted?
How is Cytomegalovirus (CMV) transmitted?
Individuals infected with EBV might need to limit certain activities to prevent:
Individuals infected with EBV might need to limit certain activities to prevent:
Which of the following diseases has been globally eradicated?
Which of the following diseases has been globally eradicated?
Cold sores are caused by
Cold sores are caused by
Shingles is a reactivation of:
Shingles is a reactivation of:
Which virus remains latent in the dorsal nerve root?
Which virus remains latent in the dorsal nerve root?
Which virus can be transmitted sexually?
Which virus can be transmitted sexually?
Which of these viruses is known to cause fever blisters?
Which of these viruses is known to cause fever blisters?
In which part of the body does Herpes Whitlow form?
In which part of the body does Herpes Whitlow form?
In what nerve does HHV-2 remain latent?
In what nerve does HHV-2 remain latent?
What is the common name for Varicella?
What is the common name for Varicella?
Flashcards
Adenovirus
Adenovirus
Primarily causes respiratory illnesses but can also cause gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis, cystitis, and rashes.
Hepadnavirus
Hepadnavirus
Causes Hepatitis B, a liver infection.
Poxvirus
Poxvirus
The largest DNA virus, responsible for smallpox which was eradicated in 1981.
Parvovirus
Parvovirus
The smallest DNA virus, B19 causes fifth disease (erythema infectiosum).
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Herpes Simplex 1 (HHV-1)
Herpes Simplex 1 (HHV-1)
Causes cold sores or fever blisters (vesicles on lips). Remains latent in the trigeminal nerve.
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Herpes Simplex 2 (HHV-2)
Herpes Simplex 2 (HHV-2)
Causes genital herpes and encephalitis. Remains latent in the sacral nerve and is carcinogenic.
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Varicella-Zoster Virus (HHV-3, VZV)
Varicella-Zoster Virus (HHV-3, VZV)
Causes Varicella (chickenpox) and Shingles (herpes zoster) upon reactivation. Remains latent in dorsal nerve root.
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Epstein-Barr Virus (HHV-4, EBV)
Epstein-Barr Virus (HHV-4, EBV)
Causes infectious mononucleosis (Mono, Glandular Fever, Kissing disease). Common in young adults and is carcinogenic.
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV, HHV-5)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV, HHV-5)
Often asymptomatic or mild infection, but severe in immunocompromised patients. Most common virus transmitted during pregnancy.
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Human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6)
Human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6)
Causes sixth disease.
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- There are multiple types of DNA viruses, including Adenovirus, Hepadnavirus, Poxvirus, Parvovirus, Herpesvirus, Papillomavirus, and Polyomavirus.
Adenovirus
- Primarily causes respiratory illnesses.
- Can also result in gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis, cystitis, and rashes.
Hepadnavirus
- Causes Hepatitis B.
Poxvirus
- The largest DNA virus.
- Variola virus, which caused smallpox, was eradicated in 1981, as announced by the WHO.
Parvovirus
- The smallest DNA virus.
- B19 causes fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum.
Herpesvirus
- Includes several types such as Herpes Simplex 1 and 2, Varicella-Zoster Virus, Epstein-Barr Virus, Cytomegalovirus, Human herpes virus 6, 7, and 8.
Herpes Simplex 1 (HHV-1)
- Causes cold sores or fever blisters which appear as vesicles on the lips.
- May also cause herpes whitlow, characterized by vesicles on the fingers.
- It remains latent in the trigeminal nerve.
Herpes Simplex 2 (HHV-2)
- Causes genital herpes and encephalitis.
- It remains latent in the sacral nerve.
- It is carcinogenic.
Varicella-Zoster Virus (HHV-3, VZV)
- Remains latent in the dorsal nerve root.
- Causes varicella, commonly known as chickenpox.
- Reactivation of latent HHV-3 results in shingles, also known as herpes zoster
- Shingles are more common in people over 50 years old.
Epstein-Barr Virus (HHV-4, EBV)
- Causes infectious mononucleosis, also known as Mono, Glandular Fever, or the Kissing disease.
- More common in young adults.
- Avoid contact sports if infected.
- It is carcinogenic.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV, HHV-5)
- Infections can be asymptomatic or mild.
- Causes severe infection in immunocompromised patients.
- Most common virus transmitted during pregnancy.
- Transmitted sexually, through bodily fluids like blood, semen, urine, milk, or via transplanted tissues.
- It is carcinogenic.
Human Herpes Virus 6 (HHV-6)
- Causes sixth disease.
HHV-7 & HHV-8
- Both are carcinogenic.
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