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What is the family classification of Marburg and Ebola viruses?
What is the family classification of Marburg and Ebola viruses?
- Flaviviridae
- Rhabdoviridae
- Filoviridae (correct)
- Orthomyxoviridae
Which of the following accurately describes the structure of filoviruses?
Which of the following accurately describes the structure of filoviruses?
- Single-stranded DNA genome
- Double-stranded RNA genome
- Enveloped, positive-strand RNA viruses
- Filamentous, enveloped, negative-strand RNA viruses (correct)
What event in 2014 led to a significant increase in awareness of the Ebola virus?
What event in 2014 led to a significant increase in awareness of the Ebola virus?
- Outbreak in Zaire
- Release of the movie Outbreak (correct)
- Release of the book The Hot Zone
- Outbreak in Gabon
Which West African countries were most affected by the 2014 epidemic of Ebola?
Which West African countries were most affected by the 2014 epidemic of Ebola?
What was the initial symptom experienced by the scientist on day 4?
What was the initial symptom experienced by the scientist on day 4?
When were more convalescent serum and rehydration treatment administered to the patient?
When were more convalescent serum and rehydration treatment administered to the patient?
What was the primary method used to detect the virus in the patient's blood?
What was the primary method used to detect the virus in the patient's blood?
What was crucial in limiting the extent of disease progression for the scientist?
What was crucial in limiting the extent of disease progression for the scientist?
What is the primary receptor for Ebola virus entry into cells?
What is the primary receptor for Ebola virus entry into cells?
Which cells does the Ebola virus replicate in during infection?
Which cells does the Ebola virus replicate in during infection?
What type of storm is elicited by replication of Ebola virus in macrophages, monocytes, and dendritic cells?
What type of storm is elicited by replication of Ebola virus in macrophages, monocytes, and dendritic cells?
Which organs in the body are most affected by Ebola virus infection?
Which organs in the body are most affected by Ebola virus infection?
What happens in patients infected with strains of Ebola virus that lack the hemorrhagic component of the disease?
What happens in patients infected with strains of Ebola virus that lack the hemorrhagic component of the disease?
How was Marburg virus infection first detected?
How was Marburg virus infection first detected?
Where was the Ebola virus named after?
Where was the Ebola virus named after?
How lethal is the Ebola virus during an outbreak?
How lethal is the Ebola virus during an outbreak?
Where are these viruses believed to be endemic before spreading to humans?
Where are these viruses believed to be endemic before spreading to humans?
Who is at risk of contracting filovirus infections according to the text?
Who is at risk of contracting filovirus infections according to the text?
What type of therapy has been attempted on patients with filovirus infections according to the text?
What type of therapy has been attempted on patients with filovirus infections according to the text?
What precautions are necessary when handling specimens from patients suspected of having filovirus infection?
What precautions are necessary when handling specimens from patients suspected of having filovirus infection?
Which type of vaccine was used during the 2018 outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Which type of vaccine was used during the 2018 outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Where does Borna Disease Virus (BDV) primarily replicate within the cell?
Where does Borna Disease Virus (BDV) primarily replicate within the cell?
What are the proteins encoded by the genome of Borna Disease Virus (BDV)?
What are the proteins encoded by the genome of Borna Disease Virus (BDV)?
What is believed to play a role in controlling Borna Disease Virus (BDV) infections?
What is believed to play a role in controlling Borna Disease Virus (BDV) infections?
In what type of cells does Borna Disease Virus (BDV) establish a persistent infection?
In what type of cells does Borna Disease Virus (BDV) establish a persistent infection?
What is the primary route of transmission of Borna Disease Virus (BDV) to humans?
What is the primary route of transmission of Borna Disease Virus (BDV) to humans?
What diagnostic method can be used to detect Borna Disease Virus (BDV) infection by analyzing peripheral blood mononuclear cells?
What diagnostic method can be used to detect Borna Disease Virus (BDV) infection by analyzing peripheral blood mononuclear cells?
What is the recommended treatment for Borna Disease Virus (BDV) infections?
What is the recommended treatment for Borna Disease Virus (BDV) infections?
What symptoms did the scientist describe following a needle-stick accident handling animal liver infected with Ebola virus?
What symptoms did the scientist describe following a needle-stick accident handling animal liver infected with Ebola virus?
What treatment did the scientist receive after his temperature initially dropped post-sweating on day 4?
What treatment did the scientist receive after his temperature initially dropped post-sweating on day 4?
What key organ is most heavily affected by Borna Disease Virus (BDV)?
What key organ is most heavily affected by Borna Disease Virus (BDV)?
What mental health condition has been associated with infection by Borna Disease Virus (BDV)?
What mental health condition has been associated with infection by Borna Disease Virus (BDV)?
