Enteric Viruses Quiz

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How is adenovirus typically transmitted?

  • Through sexual contact (correct)
  • Through mosquito bites
  • Through airborne respiratory droplets
  • Through contaminated food or water

Which virus causes gastroenteritis, especially in young children and the elderly?

  • Influenza virus
  • Rhinovirus
  • Cytomegalovirus (correct)
  • Epstein-Barr virus

Which virus is a common cause of severe diarrhea in young children?

  • Influenza virus
  • Rhinovirus
  • Epstein-Barr virus
  • Cytomegalovirus (correct)

In what age group is cytomegalovirus most likely to cause symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and fever?

<p>Young adults (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following viruses can be transmitted through close contact with an infected individual?

<p>Rhinovirus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What virus can cause retinitis, an inflammation of the retina?

<p>Cytomegalovirus (CMV) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus can cause uveitis, an inflammation of the uvea in the eye?

<p>Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus can cause conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye?

<p>Adenovirus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is associated with adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma?

<p>Human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus can cause corneal blindness?

<p>Herpes simplex virus (HSV) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus can lead to vision loss due to eye inflammation?

<p>Cytomegalovirus (CMV) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus mentioned in the text can cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition involving inflammation of the brain?

<p>Cytomegalovirus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Among the viruses listed, which one is transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause encephalitis?

<p>Epstein-Barr virus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus mentioned in the text can cause shingles, a condition characterized by a painful rash and nerve pain?

<p>Influenza viruses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus can cause a wide range of respiratory infections, from the common cold to more severe illnesses like SARS COVID 2 and COVID-19?

<p>Cytomegalovirus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is the most common cause of the common cold, leading to symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose and sore throat?

<p>Adenoviruses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Among the listed viruses, which one can cause neurological complications such as meningitis and Guillain-Barré syndrome?

<p>Adenoviruses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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