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What is the primary route of transmission for influenza?
What is the primary route of transmission for influenza?
- Through vectors such as mosquitoes
- Through direct contact with an infected person
- Through contaminated food and water
- Through respiratory droplets (correct)
What is the function of the neuraminidase protein in the influenza virus?
What is the function of the neuraminidase protein in the influenza virus?
- Synthesis of viral proteins
- Replication of the viral genome
- Entry and exit of virions in/out of host cell (correct)
- Attachment to host cell
Which type of influenza is a concern in pandemics?
Which type of influenza is a concern in pandemics?
- Both Type A and Type B (correct)
- All types of influenza
- Type B
- Type C
What is the result of antigenic drift in the influenza virus?
What is the result of antigenic drift in the influenza virus?
What is the function of the hemagglutinin protein in the influenza virus?
What is the function of the hemagglutinin protein in the influenza virus?
How many nucleocapsids of ssRNA are present in an influenza virion?
How many nucleocapsids of ssRNA are present in an influenza virion?
What is the main advantage of using an attenuated virus with a missing gene for gene therapy?
What is the main advantage of using an attenuated virus with a missing gene for gene therapy?
What is the typical duration of viral presence in the cells of an individual undergoing gene therapy using an attenuated virus?
What is the typical duration of viral presence in the cells of an individual undergoing gene therapy using an attenuated virus?
What is the characteristic of the SARS virus that makes it different from other human enveloped viruses?
What is the characteristic of the SARS virus that makes it different from other human enveloped viruses?
What is the recommended quarantine period for individuals exposed to SARS?
What is the recommended quarantine period for individuals exposed to SARS?
What is the death rate of SARS since its emergence in 2002?
What is the death rate of SARS since its emergence in 2002?
What does the word 'Herpes' mean?
What does the word 'Herpes' mean?
How many human herpes viruses are known?
How many human herpes viruses are known?
What is the primary difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2?
What is the primary difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2?
What can trigger an outbreak of HSV?
What can trigger an outbreak of HSV?
What is a possible complication of HSV?
What is a possible complication of HSV?
What percentage of patients with HBV infection will experience severe acute hepatitis?
What percentage of patients with HBV infection will experience severe acute hepatitis?
What is the primary component of the HBV vaccine?
What is the primary component of the HBV vaccine?
What is the current treatment for end-stage liver disease caused by HBV infection?
What is the current treatment for end-stage liver disease caused by HBV infection?
What is the primary method of transmission for HCV?
What is the primary method of transmission for HCV?
What is the estimated number of probable HCV infections in Canada?
What is the estimated number of probable HCV infections in Canada?
What is the characteristic of HCV that makes it difficult to study and create a vaccine for?
What is the characteristic of HCV that makes it difficult to study and create a vaccine for?
What percentage of hepatitis cases are caused by viruses?
What percentage of hepatitis cases are caused by viruses?
What is the most common route of transmission for Hepatitis A?
What is the most common route of transmission for Hepatitis A?
What is the incubation period of Hepatitis A?
What is the incubation period of Hepatitis A?
What is the characteristic of the Hepatitis A virus?
What is the characteristic of the Hepatitis A virus?
What is the epidemiology of Hepatitis A?
What is the epidemiology of Hepatitis A?
Who is at risk for acquiring Hepatitis A?
Who is at risk for acquiring Hepatitis A?
How can Hepatitis A be prevented?
How can Hepatitis A be prevented?
What is the characteristic of the Hepatitis B virus?
What is the characteristic of the Hepatitis B virus?
What is the transmission route of Hepatitis B?
What is the transmission route of Hepatitis B?
What is the pathogenesis of Hepatitis B?
What is the pathogenesis of Hepatitis B?
What is the percentage of the population affected by HHV-8?
What is the percentage of the population affected by HHV-8?
What is the characteristic rash of measles?
What is the characteristic rash of measles?
What is the incubation period of Rubella?
What is the incubation period of Rubella?
What is the major concern of Rubella during pregnancy?
What is the major concern of Rubella during pregnancy?
What type of vaccine is the Rubella vaccine?
What type of vaccine is the Rubella vaccine?
What is the primary target of the Mumps virus?
What is the primary target of the Mumps virus?
What is the characteristic of Koplik's spots in measles?
What is the characteristic of Koplik's spots in measles?
What is the pathogenesis of Rubella in the fetus?
What is the pathogenesis of Rubella in the fetus?
What is the name of the syndrome caused by Rubella in the fetus?
What is the name of the syndrome caused by Rubella in the fetus?
What is the complication of HSV-1 that affects the eye?
What is the complication of HSV-1 that affects the eye?
What is the prevalence rate of Varicella-Zoster in North America?
What is the prevalence rate of Varicella-Zoster in North America?
What is the term for viruses that affect the mucus membranes?
What is the term for viruses that affect the mucus membranes?
What is the age range for the Varivax vaccine?
What is the age range for the Varivax vaccine?
What is the estimated percentage of people who develop post-herpetic neuralgia after Herpes Zoster?
What is the estimated percentage of people who develop post-herpetic neuralgia after Herpes Zoster?
What is the name of the new shingles vaccine available for individuals over 65?
What is the name of the new shingles vaccine available for individuals over 65?
What is the estimated percentage of children exposed to HHV-6 by the age of 2?
What is the estimated percentage of children exposed to HHV-6 by the age of 2?
What is the association between HHV-6 and Multiple Sclerosis?
What is the association between HHV-6 and Multiple Sclerosis?
What is the prevalence rate of HHV-7 in the population?
What is the prevalence rate of HHV-7 in the population?
What is the skin rash caused by HHV-7?
What is the skin rash caused by HHV-7?
What is the mode of transmission of Varicella-Zoster?
What is the mode of transmission of Varicella-Zoster?
What is the main concern with antigenic shifts?
What is the main concern with antigenic shifts?
What is the typical duration of influenza symptoms?
What is the typical duration of influenza symptoms?
What is a possible serious complication of influenza?
What is a possible serious complication of influenza?
What is the approximate number of deaths attributed to influenza annually in North America?
What is the approximate number of deaths attributed to influenza annually in North America?
What is the purpose of the flu vaccine?
What is the purpose of the flu vaccine?
How are flu vaccines typically manufactured?
How are flu vaccines typically manufactured?
What is a characteristic of the Rhinovirus?
What is a characteristic of the Rhinovirus?
What is a potential practical use of the Adenovirus?
What is a potential practical use of the Adenovirus?
What is a characteristic of the Adenovirus?
What is a characteristic of the Adenovirus?
What is a common symptom of influenza?
What is a common symptom of influenza?
