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?

<p>Nausea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They are markedly proliferative (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general shape of Poxviruses?

<p>Brick-shaped (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of nucleic acid is found in Poxviruses?

<p>Double-stranded DNA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic property of Poxviruses' capsid?

<p>Complex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Poxvirus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Parvoviruses are different from Poxviruses in which aspect?

<p>Enveloped nature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the final maturation of poxviruses?

<p>Acquisition of a lipoprotein envelope (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the entire replication cycle of poxviruses take place?

<p>Cytoplasm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Induces apoptosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Replication cycle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the last step in the replication of poxviruses?

<p>Budding from the cell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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