Full-Blown AIDS and Viral Infections Quiz

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What does 'cell culture- or recombinant-based vaccines' refer to?

Vaccines produced using cell cultures or genetic engineering techniques

What is the main symptom of Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)?

Respiratory distress

What does 'helical, envelope, positive-sense single-stranded RNA' refer to in medical terminology?

Description of a virus

What action does 'closing, washing, avoiding, stopping' refer to in the context?

<p>Preventive measures against a contagious disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

During an outbreak of SARS in 2002-2003, where did it first emerge?

<p>Southern China</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus caused the Novel Coronavirus 2019 outbreak in 2019?

<p>SARS-CoV-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is NOT associated with the development of Kaposi's sarcoma?

<p>Hepadnavirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is an example of a Linear (+) ssRNA, non-enveloped virus?

<p>Poliovirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hepatitis virus is transmitted via fecal-oral route and does not have an envelope?

<p>Hepatitis A virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enterovirus is associated with aseptic meningitis and encephalitis?

<p>Coxsackievirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hepatitis virus often leads to chronic infection and liver disease?

<p>Hepatitis C virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hepatitis virus is known for causing asymptomatic carriers that can transmit the infection unknowingly?

<p>Hepatitis B virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Hand, foot and mouth disease' is clinically associated with which group of viruses?

<p>Coxsackieviruses Group A</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis' is a clinical feature associated with which specific Coxsackievirus?

<p>Coxsackievirus Group A16</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Superinfection' in the context of hepatitis refers to coinfection of which two types of viruses?

<p>(+)ssRNA and helper viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic symptom of molluscum contagiosum virus infection on the skin?

<p>Flesh-colored bumps with a white or pinkish color</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is HSV-1 commonly transmitted?

<p>Through respiratory contact or direct contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus family has a rounded shape with a central diameter of 150-250 nanometers?

<p>Herpesviridae</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common treatment for HSV infections that inhibits DNA polymerase?

<p>Acyclovir</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus can cause both chickenpox and shingles in individuals?

<p>Varicella-zoster virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common symptom of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections?

<p>Respiratory issues and sore throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vaccine is recommended for prevention against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella?

<p>MMRV vaccine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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