Parvovirus B19 Infection: Transmission and Prevention

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What is the optimal time for administering vaccines against certain viruses?

  • During adolescence (correct)
  • During childhood
  • During adulthood
  • During old age

How is adenovirus primarily transmitted?

  • Through contaminated food and water
  • Through skin contact
  • Through respiratory droplets, fecal-oral route, or direct contact (correct)
  • Through infected blood or body fluids

What is a common symptom of adenovirus infections?

  • Rash
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Conjunctivitis (correct)

How is hepatitis B virus (HBV) primarily transmitted?

<p>Through contact with infected blood or body fluids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible outcome of HBV infection?

<p>Acute and chronic hepatitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are herpesviruses typically transmitted?

<p>Through direct contact with infected secretions or lesions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common disease caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV)?

<p>Chickenpox (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way to prevent parvovirus B19 infection?

<p>Practicing good hygiene and avoiding close contact with infected individuals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can molluscum contagiosum virus be transmitted?

<p>Through direct skin contact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary mode of transmission of smallpox virus?

<p>Through respiratory droplets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the disease caused by JC virus?

<p>Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of smallpox?

<p>It has been eradicated (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is human papillomavirus (HPV) typically transmitted?

<p>Through direct contact with infected skin or mucous membranes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following viruses can cause kidney and bladder infections?

<p>BK virus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the disease caused by parvovirus B19 infection?

<p>Fifth disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following viruses has a specific vaccine available?

<p>Papillomavirus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of transmission for polyomavirus?

<p>Respiratory secretions, urine, or other bodily fluids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition that can occur in individuals with sickle cell disease due to parvovirus B19 infection?

<p>Aplastic crisis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way to prevent polyomavirus transmission in healthcare settings?

<p>Avoiding exposure to bodily fluids from infected individuals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the condition caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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