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?

Through contact with infected blood or body fluids Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible outcome of HBV infection?

Acute and chronic hepatitis Signup and view all the answers

How are herpesviruses typically transmitted?

Through direct contact with infected secretions or lesions Signup and view all the answers

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

Chickenpox Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way to prevent parvovirus B19 infection?

Practicing good hygiene and avoiding close contact with infected individuals Signup and view all the answers

How can molluscum contagiosum virus be transmitted?

Through direct skin contact Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary mode of transmission of smallpox virus?

Through respiratory droplets Signup and view all the answers

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

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of smallpox?

It has been eradicated Signup and view all the answers

How is human papillomavirus (HPV) typically transmitted?

Through direct contact with infected skin or mucous membranes Signup and view all the answers

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

BK virus Signup and view all the answers

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

Fifth disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following viruses has a specific vaccine available?

Papillomavirus Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of transmission for polyomavirus?

Respiratory secretions, urine, or other bodily fluids Signup and view all the answers

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

Aplastic crisis Signup and view all the answers

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

Avoiding exposure to bodily fluids from infected individuals Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers