Respiratory Viral Diseases and Mycoses

What is the estimated ranking of metapneumovirus as a cause of viral respiratory disease?

Second

In which region is Coccidioidomycosis almost exclusively found?

Southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico

What is the typical mode of entry for Arthroconidia into the body?

Inhalation

What is the typical treatment for Coccidioidomycosis?

Amphotericin B Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the pathogen that causes Coccidioidomycosis?

Coccidioides immitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the structures formed by Coccidioides immitis at human body temperature?

Spherules Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission for coronaviruses?

Respiratory droplets Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection in older children and adults?

Mild cold-like symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) triggered fusion of infected and uninfected cells?

Multinucleated syncytium Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnostic method for confirming coronavirus infection?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary organ affected by coronavirus infection?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of treatment for coronavirus infection?

To alleviate symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is a major complication of influenza infection?

Susceptibility to secondary bacterial infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of transmission for influenza?

Through inhalation of viruses or by self-inoculation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of oseltamivir and zanamivir in influenza treatment?

To be administered early in infection to reduce the severity of the disease Signup and view all the answers

What are the two recently emerging diseases caused by coronaviruses?

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of respiratory syndromes such as SARS and MERS?

Coronaviruses Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective way to prevent influenza?

Immunization with a multivalent vaccine Signup and view all the answers