18 Questions
How is Hepatitis A virus transmitted?
Through fecal-oral route
What is the primary mode of transmission of Poliovirus?
Through fecal-oral route
What is the result of the death of motor neurons in Poliovirus infection?
Paralysis
What type of immune response is induced by the Sabin vaccine?
Mucosal immunity
What is the primary target of immune attack in Hepatitis A virus infection?
Hepatocytes
What is the characteristic of viremia in Hepatitis A virus infection?
Brief and low titer
What is the primary route of transmission for Coxsackie viruses?
Fecal-oral route
What is the main site of infection for Coxsackie viruses?
Gastrointestinal tract
What is a common disease caused by Rhinoviruses?
The common cold
What is a possible complication of Coxsackie virus B4 infection?
Juvenile diabetes
Why are Rhinoviruses destroyed in the stomach?
Due to stomach acid
What is the primary mechanism of immune response to Picornavirus infection?
Humoral immunity
What is the goal of using alpha interferon and lamivudine in treating chronic hepatitis B?
To reduce inflammation associated with chronic hepatitis B
What is the component used as an immunogen in the hepatitis B vaccine?
HBsAg
Which of the following viruses is NOT an RNA virus with a linear, non-segmented, positive polarity genome?
Influenza virus
What is the range of responses to poliovirus infection?
Inapparent, asymptomatic infection, abortive poliomyelitis, nonparalytic poliomyelitis, and paralytic poliomyelitis
What is the classification of the virus that causes the common cold?
Rhinovirus
What is unique about the genome of Retroviruses?
It has two identical strands of RNA (diploid)
Learn about the administration of immune globulin during the incubation period of Picornavirus, specifically Coxsackie Viruses, and the diseases they cause, including aseptic meningitis, myocarditis, and hand, foot, and mouth disease.
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