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What are the components of non-cellular microbes?
What are the components of non-cellular microbes?
- Nucleic acid and envelope
- Capsid and spikes
- Proteins and accessory proteins
- Nucleic acid and capsid (correct)
How do viruses escape to infect new hosts after assembly?
How do viruses escape to infect new hosts after assembly?
- By causing cells to fuse (correct)
- By transforming into bacteria
- By creating antibodies
- By multiplying within the same host
Which defense mechanism involves T cells killing infected cells?
Which defense mechanism involves T cells killing infected cells?
- Cell-mediated immunity (correct)
- Antibodies production
- Suppressing viral replication
- Interferon response
What is a common characteristic of human herpes viruses (HHV) as a family?
What is a common characteristic of human herpes viruses (HHV) as a family?
What enables a virus to hide from the immune system?
What enables a virus to hide from the immune system?
Which virus is an enveloped virus?
Which virus is an enveloped virus?
What is the primary mode of transmission for measles?
What is the primary mode of transmission for measles?
Which virus blocks T-helper cell proliferation response to IL-2?
Which virus blocks T-helper cell proliferation response to IL-2?
Which of the following viruses has a known animal reservoir?
Which of the following viruses has a known animal reservoir?
Which virus is a DNA virus?
Which virus is a DNA virus?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of enveloped viruses?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of enveloped viruses?
Which of the following viruses is a double-stranded DNA virus?
Which of the following viruses is a double-stranded DNA virus?
Which of the following is a symptom of measles?
Which of the following is a symptom of measles?
Which of the following is NOT a viral virulence factor?
Which of the following is NOT a viral virulence factor?
Which of the following is NOT a reservoir for viruses?
Which of the following is NOT a reservoir for viruses?
What is the most common location for genital warts in men?
What is the most common location for genital warts in men?
Which virus is primarily responsible for causing genital warts?
Which virus is primarily responsible for causing genital warts?
Which high-risk HPVs are associated with anogenital malignancies?
Which high-risk HPVs are associated with anogenital malignancies?
What is the average age at which anogenital malignancies mainly occur in women?
What is the average age at which anogenital malignancies mainly occur in women?
Which virus is a major cause of the common cold?
Which virus is a major cause of the common cold?
What type of virus causes oral cold sores and genital sores?
What type of virus causes oral cold sores and genital sores?
Which virus in the text may be secreted in saliva for up to 7 weeks after recovery?
Which virus in the text may be secreted in saliva for up to 7 weeks after recovery?
Which virus can become latent in nerves similar to Herpes simplex?
Which virus can become latent in nerves similar to Herpes simplex?
What type of disease does Varicella Zoster virus cause in addition to chicken pox?
What type of disease does Varicella Zoster virus cause in addition to chicken pox?
Which virus vaccination is available for both Varicella and Zoster?
Which virus vaccination is available for both Varicella and Zoster?
Which type of influenza virus causes febrile respiratory disease with systemic symptoms?
Which type of influenza virus causes febrile respiratory disease with systemic symptoms?
Which viral protein is responsible for attachment in influenza virus?
Which viral protein is responsible for attachment in influenza virus?
What is the function of the N antigen in the influenza virus?
What is the function of the N antigen in the influenza virus?
Which process produces new strains of influenza viruses that can jump to humans?
Which process produces new strains of influenza viruses that can jump to humans?
How are flu vaccines typically made?
How are flu vaccines typically made?
What is the main antigenic type of the influenza virus currently?
What is the main antigenic type of the influenza virus currently?
Which type of influenza virus is Rimantadine effective against?
Which type of influenza virus is Rimantadine effective against?
What is the recommended timing for giving Amantadine for influenza?
What is the recommended timing for giving Amantadine for influenza?
Which medication is effective against both Type A and Type B influenza viruses?
Which medication is effective against both Type A and Type B influenza viruses?
How does influenza spread primarily?
How does influenza spread primarily?
What is the incubation period for influenza?
What is the incubation period for influenza?
Which body response is triggered by the influenza virus?
Which body response is triggered by the influenza virus?
What are the major causes of influenza virus-associated death?
What are the major causes of influenza virus-associated death?
How is the diagnosis of influenza commonly confirmed?
How is the diagnosis of influenza commonly confirmed?
Which of the following is a potential complication of influenza?
Which of the following is a potential complication of influenza?
