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Herpesviruses are part of our ______ makeup
Herpesviruses are part of our ______ makeup
genetic
West Nile virus causes ______
West Nile virus causes ______
encephalitis
Human pegivirus causes ______
Human pegivirus causes ______
encephalitis
Zika virus is found in Brazil, China, Thailand, ______, and Polynesia
Zika virus is found in Brazil, China, Thailand, ______, and Polynesia
SARS-CoV-2 causes ______
SARS-CoV-2 causes ______
Neurotropic viruses primarily impact the ______ of the brain.
Neurotropic viruses primarily impact the ______ of the brain.
A common neurological infection associated with HIV is ______.
A common neurological infection associated with HIV is ______.
A neurovirological disease caused by JC virus is ______.
A neurovirological disease caused by JC virus is ______.
Emerging neurovirological infections include ______ and SARS-CoV-2.
Emerging neurovirological infections include ______ and SARS-CoV-2.
Multiple sclerosis is a ______ disease.
Multiple sclerosis is a ______ disease.
The shrinkage of the brain reflects the loss of ______
The shrinkage of the brain reflects the loss of ______
Machine learning identifies ______ factors that control the virus replication
Machine learning identifies ______ factors that control the virus replication
MAN1B1 could be a potential biomarker for ______/HIV neurovirulence
MAN1B1 could be a potential biomarker for ______/HIV neurovirulence
Unlike HERPES and rabies which infect the ______, this virus infects microglial cells and perivascular macrophages
Unlike HERPES and rabies which infect the ______, this virus infects microglial cells and perivascular macrophages
Both host and viral factors contribute to ______ and the eventual occurrence of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders
Both host and viral factors contribute to ______ and the eventual occurrence of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders
Typically no enhancement or edema ______ infects * the cortex where neurons are.
Typically no enhancement or edema ______ infects * the cortex where neurons are.
Mottled or ground glass appearance ______ the cortex.
Mottled or ground glass appearance ______ the cortex.
Pathology of PML: Myelin pallor/ ______ of cortex.
Pathology of PML: Myelin pallor/ ______ of cortex.
JCV infection of astrocytes and oligodendrocytes: ______ astrocytes.
JCV infection of astrocytes and oligodendrocytes: ______ astrocytes.
Treatment of PML: Indirect Treatment Options - They are non-specific anti-retrovirus and using ______ therapy to boost their immune function.
Treatment of PML: Indirect Treatment Options - They are non-specific anti-retrovirus and using ______ therapy to boost their immune function.
Retroviruses are used as tools in labs for gene delivery and treatment of people deficient in certain genes. We use __________ to convert RNA to cDNA and perform PCR.
Retroviruses are used as tools in labs for gene delivery and treatment of people deficient in certain genes. We use __________ to convert RNA to cDNA and perform PCR.
About _______ of the human genome is comprised of retroviruses.
About _______ of the human genome is comprised of retroviruses.
HIV-1 and HIV-2 originated in ________ Africa, specifically the Democratic Republic of Congo.
HIV-1 and HIV-2 originated in ________ Africa, specifically the Democratic Republic of Congo.
HIV-1 is believed to have been transmitted from non-human primates to humans through _________.
HIV-1 is believed to have been transmitted from non-human primates to humans through _________.
In North America, it takes approximately _______ years to develop AIDS after the primary HIV infection.
In North America, it takes approximately _______ years to develop AIDS after the primary HIV infection.
Neurons in the brain can regenerate, but ______ cannot regenerate.
Neurons in the brain can regenerate, but ______ cannot regenerate.
The blood-brain barrier is unique because viruses and cells cannot readily ______.
The blood-brain barrier is unique because viruses and cells cannot readily ______.
Microglia are key players in brain inflammation and produce cytokines, free radicals, and ______.
Microglia are key players in brain inflammation and produce cytokines, free radicals, and ______.
The end goal of damaging a neuron is the damage of ______ which produce myelin for insulation.
The end goal of damaging a neuron is the damage of ______ which produce myelin for insulation.
Neurotropic retroviruses primarily impact the ______ of the brain.
Neurotropic retroviruses primarily impact the ______ of the brain.
What are some major concerns regarding neurotropic viral infections?
What are some major concerns regarding neurotropic viral infections?
What is a unique aspect of CNS infections?
What is a unique aspect of CNS infections?
Why is education, surveillance, and the development of new drugs and vaccines essential?
Why is education, surveillance, and the development of new drugs and vaccines essential?
What are the clinical diagnoses of patients LE-1 and LE-2?
What are the clinical diagnoses of patients LE-1 and LE-2?
What are the presenting symptoms and signs of patient LE-1?
What are the presenting symptoms and signs of patient LE-1?
What is the age of patient LE-2?
What is the age of patient LE-2?
What are some symptoms of neurological diseases associated with COVID-19?
What are some symptoms of neurological diseases associated with COVID-19?
What is the concentration of SARS-CoV-2 receptors in the brain?
What is the concentration of SARS-CoV-2 receptors in the brain?
What is the prevalence range of encephalitis outbreaks?
What is the prevalence range of encephalitis outbreaks?
What is the role of microglia in brain inflammation?
What is the role of microglia in brain inflammation?
What is the cause of shrinkage of the brain in HIV patients?
What is the cause of shrinkage of the brain in HIV patients?
What are the neurological symptoms associated with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders?
What are the neurological symptoms associated with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders?
What is the role of microglial cells and perivascular macrophages in HIV infection?
What is the role of microglial cells and perivascular macrophages in HIV infection?
What is the potential biomarker for HIV-associated neurovirulence?
What is the potential biomarker for HIV-associated neurovirulence?
What is the role of lentiviruses in the lab?
What is the role of lentiviruses in the lab?
What is the function of reverse transcriptase?
What is the function of reverse transcriptase?
What is the average time it takes to develop AIDS after the primary HIV infection in North America?
What is the average time it takes to develop AIDS after the primary HIV infection in North America?
What are some common neurological disorders associated with HIV?
What are some common neurological disorders associated with HIV?
What are the two main components of the central nervous system (CNS)?
What are the two main components of the central nervous system (CNS)?
What are the two main components of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What are the two main components of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
What is the function of astrocytes in the brain?
What is the function of astrocytes in the brain?
What is the role of microglia in brain inflammation?
What is the role of microglia in brain inflammation?
What are some examples of common neurological infections mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of common neurological infections mentioned in the text?
How did viral infections make their way to humans?
How did viral infections make their way to humans?
Are viral infections mentioned in the text acute or chronic?
Are viral infections mentioned in the text acute or chronic?
What are some factors that contribute to the emergence of new infections?
What are some factors that contribute to the emergence of new infections?
