Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

What specimen is commonly used for laboratory diagnosis of Herpes viruses?

Vesicle fluid

Which stain is used to stain Direct examination specimens for Herpes virus detection?

Giemsa stain

Which type of inclusion bodies may be seen in a Giemsa stained specimen for Herpes virus detection?

Cowdry Type A intranuclear inclusion bodies

Which antibody detection method is considered the gold standard for the detection of antibodies to HSV?

Western blot Signup and view all the answers

Which cell culture method can be used to isolate Herpes viruses?

HEp-2 cells Signup and view all the answers

Which type of antibody is used to diagnose primary infection of Herpes viruses?

IgM Signup and view all the answers

What is the genetic material of Herpesviridae family?

Linear, double-stranded DNA Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typical of Human Herpesvirus-7 infection?

Runny nose Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary infection caused by Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV)?

Chickenpox Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following Human Herpesviruses is associated with Kaposi sarcoma?

Human Herpesvirus-8 Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of transmission of Herpes Simplex Virus-2?

Sexual contact Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Herpes Simplex Virus-1 infection?

Stomachache Signup and view all the answers

What is the morphology of Human Herpesvirus?

Morphology central core containing the viral DNA, a capsid, and a protein-rich tegument layer that is surrounded by a membrane Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of Human Herpesvirus-7 infection?

Acute febrile respiratory disease Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of Human Herpesvirus-8 infection?

Kaposi's sarcoma, a type of cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is not typically involved in the laboratory diagnosis of Herpes Virus?

Complete Blood Count (CBC) Signup and view all the answers

Which Human Herpesvirus is associated with roseola?

Human Herpesvirus-6 and Human Herpesvirus-7 Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)?

Kissing disease Signup and view all the answers