Rabies Virus Overview

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes rabies virus?

Rabies virus is transmitted through direct contact with saliva from an infected animal.

What is the scientific name of the family to which rabies virus belongs?

Rabies is a ______ disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans.

Match the following aspects of rabies virus with their corresponding descriptions:

Which of the following is NOT a method commonly used for rabies virus diagnosis?

Rabies virus can be cultivated in cell cultures.

What does PEP stand for in the context of rabies prevention?

What is the primary method for preventing rabies transmission in both animals and humans?

What are the primary hosts for rabies virus infections?

Once rabies symptoms develop, there is a highly effective cure available.

What are the two primary components of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for rabies?

The rabies virus can survive for extended periods outside of a living host.

What is the key role of the rabies virus' glycoprotein?

The rabies virus, a member of the ______ family, is known for its neurotropic nature.

Match the following terms related to rabies with their descriptions:

The [BLANK] protein of the rabies virus is crucial for the assembly and budding process of new viral particles.

Match the following cell types with their roles in rabies virus infection.

What is the primary method of preventing rabies in humans?

Which of the following environmental factors can inactivate the rabies virus?

Once clinical symptoms of rabies appear, the disease is nearly always fatal.

The rabies virus is highly stable outside the host and can withstand harsh environmental conditions.

What is the most common mode of rabies transmission?

Describe the role of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in combating rabies.

The rabies virus exhibits a unique pathogenicity known as ______, which means it targets the nervous system.

Match the following viral proteins with their primary function:

Which of the following is NOT a mode of rabies transmission?

The glycoprotein (G) is a major target for the immune system and is a key component of rabies vaccines.

What is the role of the Large protein (L) in the rabies virus?

Rabies virus exhibits a strong affinity for neurons, infecting and destroying them.

Which of the following is NOT a method for cultivating rabies virus?

The time between infection and the onset of rabies symptoms is called the ______ period.

What is the primary receptor on host cells that rabies virus attaches to?

Match the following viral proteins involved in rabies replication with their corresponding functions:

How does rabies virus enter the host cell?

The rabies virus can evade the host immune response, which contributes to its ability to spread within the nervous system.

What are two key steps in the replication of rabies virus after it enters a host cell?

Which of the following viruses is NOT part of the Lyssavirus genus?

Lyssaviruses are known for their ability to infect a wide range of animals, but they cannot infect humans.

What is the primary characteristic that gives lyssaviruses their name and describes their main target in the body?

The rabies virus has a distinctive ______ shape.

Match the following rabies virus proteins with their respective functions:

Which of the following is NOT a distinguishable characteristic of the rabies virus?

The rabies virus is surrounded by an envelope that is derived from the host cell membrane.

What is the approximate size of the rabies virus genome in nucleotides?