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Which type of virus is an Enterovirus?
Which type of virus is an Enterovirus?
- Enveloped virus
- DNA virus
- Non-enveloped virus (correct)
- Retrovirus
What is the main site of infection for Enteroviruses?
What is the main site of infection for Enteroviruses?
- Cardiovascular system
- Intestinal tract (correct)
- Nervous system
- Respiratory system
How are Enteroviruses primarily transmitted?
How are Enteroviruses primarily transmitted?
- Through mosquito bites
- Via fecal-oral route (correct)
- Through sexual contact
- By blood transfusions
Which type of virus causes foot and mouth disease in cloven footed animals?
Which type of virus causes foot and mouth disease in cloven footed animals?
Which category of Enteroviruses is associated with diseases of the nasopharyngeal region?
Which category of Enteroviruses is associated with diseases of the nasopharyngeal region?
What is the major protective immune response to enteroviruses?
What is the major protective immune response to enteroviruses?
What type of immunity is usually involved in preventing viremic spread of infection?
What type of immunity is usually involved in preventing viremic spread of infection?
What is the incubation period for poliovirus infection?
What is the incubation period for poliovirus infection?
Which type of poliomyelitis varies with the amount of neuronal damage and inflammation?
Which type of poliomyelitis varies with the amount of neuronal damage and inflammation?
In what percentage of poliovirus infections does the virus spread along certain nerve fiber pathways?
In what percentage of poliovirus infections does the virus spread along certain nerve fiber pathways?
Which method is used for the definitive diagnosis of polio?
Which method is used for the definitive diagnosis of polio?
What are the two types of polio vaccines available for prevention?
What are the two types of polio vaccines available for prevention?
Which type of infection results in a minor illness in about 5% of infected people?
Which type of infection results in a minor illness in about 5% of infected people?
What percentage of patients with poliovirus infections develop nonparalytic poliomyelitis or aseptic meningitis?
What percentage of patients with poliovirus infections develop nonparalytic poliomyelitis or aseptic meningitis?
What is a characteristic symptom of acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis caused by certain viruses?
What is a characteristic symptom of acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis caused by certain viruses?
Which virus can cause aseptic meningitis and paralysis among its manifestations?
Which virus can cause aseptic meningitis and paralysis among its manifestations?
Which virus can cause a rare manifestation of polio-like paralysis?
Which virus can cause a rare manifestation of polio-like paralysis?
What is a symptom of Enterovirus type 71 infection?
What is a symptom of Enterovirus type 71 infection?
