20 Questions
What is the meaning of 'enteric' in enteroviruses?
Intestinal
Which virus was historically the most significant disease caused by an enterovirus?
Poliovirus
How many non-polio enteroviruses can cause disease in humans?
81
What defines cellular receptor specificity and virus antigenicity of enteroviruses?
Capsid proteins
Based on their pathogenesis, how were the enteroviruses originally classified?
Polioviruses, Coxsackie A viruses, Coxsackie B viruses, and echoviruses
Which region is used to name enteroviruses isolated more recently?
VP1 capsid region
What do enteroviruses affect besides the intestine?
Respiratory secretions and stool
What is the transmission route for enteroviruses?
'Enteric' transmission through the intestine
How many serotypes of poliovirus exist?
3
What is the characteristic genomic feature of enteroviruses?
Single positive-strand genomic RNA
Which of the following is not a classification group of enteroviruses based on pathogenesis?
EV-D68, EV-B69, EV-D70, EV-A71 etc.
What is the most common form of poliovirus encountered in nature?
PV-1
Which type of enterovirus can affect the spinal cord and cause poliomyelitis?
Poliovirus
What defines the cellular receptor specificity and virus antigenicity of poliovirus?
Capsid proteins
What is the main method for diagnosing poliovirus infection?
PCR
What type of treatment is available for poliovirus infection?
Supportive treatment
Which form of poliovirus is the most common in nature?
PV-1
What is the main method for diagnosing poliovirus infection?
PCR
Which form of poliovirus is the most common in nature?
PV-1
What type of treatment is available for poliovirus infection?
Supportive treatment
Test your knowledge about enteroviruses, a group of small RNA viruses associated with human and mammalian diseases. Learn about their transmission routes and impact on global health.
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