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Which virus belongs to the Togavirus family and is not transmitted by arthropods?
Which virus belongs to the Togavirus family and is not transmitted by arthropods?
- Herpes simplex virus
- Epstein-Barr virus
- Cytomegalovirus
- Rubella virus (correct)
What is the initial site of replication of Rubella virus in postnatal rubella infection?
What is the initial site of replication of Rubella virus in postnatal rubella infection?
- Spleen
- Liver
- Skin
- Nasopharynx & local lymph nodes (correct)
Congenital rubella syndrome results from Rubella infection of pregnant women during which trimester of pregnancy?
Congenital rubella syndrome results from Rubella infection of pregnant women during which trimester of pregnancy?
- First trimester (correct)
- Second trimester
- Any trimester
- Third trimester
Which symptom is characteristic of postnatal rubella infection?
Which symptom is characteristic of postnatal rubella infection?
What type of immunity follows a single attack of postnatal rubella infection?
What type of immunity follows a single attack of postnatal rubella infection?
In congenital rubella syndrome, which organ defect is NOT associated with the infection?
In congenital rubella syndrome, which organ defect is NOT associated with the infection?
What is a diagnostic method used in the laboratory for HSV infections that involves staining scrapings with Giemsa?
What is a diagnostic method used in the laboratory for HSV infections that involves staining scrapings with Giemsa?
What is the diagnostic method used to detect Epstein Barr virus (EBV) in lymphoid tissue or saliva?
What is the diagnostic method used to detect Epstein Barr virus (EBV) in lymphoid tissue or saliva?
Which clinical feature is associated with mononucleosis caused by EBV?
Which clinical feature is associated with mononucleosis caused by EBV?
Which test can be used to detect heterophils antibodies that agglutinate sheep RBCs in infectious mononucleosis diagnosis?
Which test can be used to detect heterophils antibodies that agglutinate sheep RBCs in infectious mononucleosis diagnosis?
What type of immunity does primary infection with Epstein Barr virus (EBV) result in?
What type of immunity does primary infection with Epstein Barr virus (EBV) result in?
What is the primary method for detecting HSV infections in vesicular fluid?
What is the primary method for detecting HSV infections in vesicular fluid?
What is a common laboratory diagnostic method for CMV infections?
What is a common laboratory diagnostic method for CMV infections?
What is a characteristic symptom of congenital CMV infection?
What is a characteristic symptom of congenital CMV infection?
What is a possible complication of CMV infection in immunocompromised individuals?
What is a possible complication of CMV infection in immunocompromised individuals?
What is a common feature of EBV infection?
What is a common feature of EBV infection?
What is a possible source of perinatal CMV infection?
What is a possible source of perinatal CMV infection?
What is a distinguishing feature of CMV infection from EBV infection?
What is a distinguishing feature of CMV infection from EBV infection?
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