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What are the two most important proteins for influenza virus virulence?
What are the two most important proteins for influenza virus virulence?
- Hemoglobin and Nucleic Acid
- RNA Polymerase and DNA Helicase
- Protease and Polymerase
- Hemagglutinin and Neuraminidase (correct)
How does Hemagglutinin facilitate the attachment of the influenza virus to its cellular target?
How does Hemagglutinin facilitate the attachment of the influenza virus to its cellular target?
- By cleaving sialic acid residues (correct)
- By inhibiting sodium channels
- By activating caspases
- By releasing danger signals
What is the role of Neuraminidase in the influenza virus life cycle?
What is the role of Neuraminidase in the influenza virus life cycle?
- Activates host cells msn RNA translation
- Prevents fluid accumulation in the alveolar lumen
- Facilitates release of newly formed virions by cleaving sialic acid residues (correct)
- Induces apoptosis in infected cells
What cytopathic changes does the influenza virus elicit in pneumocytes?
What cytopathic changes does the influenza virus elicit in pneumocytes?
In severe cases, what can exacerbate severe pulmonary disease caused by viral infection?
In severe cases, what can exacerbate severe pulmonary disease caused by viral infection?
What is a common cause of lung abscess?
What is a common cause of lung abscess?
Which type of pneumonia is more common in patients with severe underlying diseases or immunosuppression?
Which type of pneumonia is more common in patients with severe underlying diseases or immunosuppression?
What is the most common isolates in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia?
What is the most common isolates in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia?
What is a risk factor for developing lung abscess?
What is a risk factor for developing lung abscess?
What characterizes the size and location of pulmonary abscesses that develop in the course of pneumonia or bronchiectasis?
What characterizes the size and location of pulmonary abscesses that develop in the course of pneumonia or bronchiectasis?
