12 Questions
Which cellular receptor is believed to be a coreceptor for Parvovirus B19 entry?
Blood group P antigen
Where are the major sites of Parvovirus B19 replication in the human body?
Adult marrow
Which virus is the causative agent of smallpox?
Variola virus
What is the primary cellular target for Parvovirus B19 infection?
Erythroid progenitor cells
Which family of viruses is classified into two subfamilies based on whether they infect vertebrate or insect hosts?
Poxviridae
In which part of the human body does Variola virus enter to cause smallpox?
Mucus membranes of the URT
What is the causative agent of Orf Virus infections?
Molluscipox virus
Which virus is associated with rare skin tumors of neuroendocrine origin?
Merkel cell virus
Which virus was discovered in proliferative skin lesions?
TSV
What is the main organ system primarily involved in viral hepatitis?
Liver
Which virus causes hemorrhagic cystitis in bone marrow transplant rejections?
BK Virus
What is the characteristic feature of Molluscum contagiosum lesions?
Wart-like tumors on the face, arms, back, and buttocks
Test your knowledge on the pathogenic properties and replication of Parvovirus B19, including its tropism for erythroid progenitor cells and association with erythema infectiosum. Explore the cellular receptors and coreceptors involved in B19 entry and understand the pathogenesis and pathology caused by this virus.
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