Poxvirus Characteristics

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What is a common characteristic of infections with most poxviruses?

Joint pain

Fever and chills

A characteristic rash (correct)

Nausea and vomiting

Which statement accurately describes the lesions induced by some poxviruses?

Colorless

Non-proliferative

Markedly proliferative (correct)

Characterized by severe joint pain

What distinguishes poxviruses from other viruses in terms of size and complexity?

Small size and simple structure

Large size and high complexity (correct)

Variable size and complexity

Medium size and moderate complexity

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of infections with most poxviruses?

Nausea Signup and view all the answers

How are lesions induced by some members of the poxvirus family different from others?

They are markedly proliferative Signup and view all the answers

What is the general shape of Poxviruses?

Brick-shaped Signup and view all the answers

Which type of nucleic acid is found in Poxviruses?

Double-stranded DNA Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic property of Poxviruses' capsid?

Complex Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is known for its brick-like shape and complex structure?

Poxvirus Signup and view all the answers

Parvoviruses are different from Poxviruses in which aspect?

Enveloped nature Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the final maturation of poxviruses?

Acquisition of a lipoprotein envelope Signup and view all the answers

Where does the entire replication cycle of poxviruses take place?

Cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

How does the rapid replication cycle of poxviruses affect host cells?

Induces apoptosis Signup and view all the answers

Which process causes the early shut-off of all cell macromolecular syntheses in poxvirus-infected cells?

Replication cycle Signup and view all the answers

What is the last step in the replication of poxviruses?

Budding from the cell Signup and view all the answers

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