Rhinoviruses Transmission and Characteristics
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What are the common clinical manifestations of Parainfluenza Virus infections in children?

  • Fever, cough, wheezing, and rhinorrhea (correct)
  • Skin rash, sore throat, and ear pain
  • Body aches, diarrhea, and headache
  • Vomiting, fatigue, and joint pain

    • What is a typical environment where Adenovirus infections are commonly associated with?

  • Military barracks (correct)
  • Hospitals
  • Daycare centers
  • Shopping malls

    • What is a common symptom associated with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection in infants?

  • Joint stiffness
  • Severe respiratory distress (correct)
  • Muscle pain
  • Skin itching

    • Which of the following is true about Parainfluenza Virus impact on infants?

    <p>It can lead to severe respiratory complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Parainfluenza Virus typically diagnosed?

    <p>Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general approach to treating Parainfluenza Virus infections?

    <p>Symptomatic treatment and rest/hydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with Adenovirus infections?

    <p>&quot;Stomach flu&quot; symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what population are lower respiratory complications more common in Parainfluenza Virus infections?

    <p>Patients with underlying respiratory disease or immunosuppression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "No vaccine" is mentioned in relation to which virus infection from the text?

    <p>&quot;Parainfluenza Virus&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Pertussis like syndrome" and pneumonia can be caused by which virus infection from the text?

    <p>&quot;Parainfluenza Virus&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of RNA does Parainfluenza virus have?

    <p>Negative-sense single-stranded RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Parainfluenza virus enter host cells?

    <p>Endocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following respiratory viruses is known to cause severe lower respiratory tract infection in infants?

    <p>Respiratory syncytial virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of Respiratory Syncytial Virus?

    <p>Forms giant, multinucleated cells in cell culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are infants mainly affected by Respiratory Syncytial Virus infection?

    <p>Severe lower respiratory tract disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding Parainfluenza virus transmission?

    <p>Mainly transmitted via respiratory droplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Parainfluenza virus diagnosed in patients?

    <p>Throat swab for PCR testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common symptom of Parainfluenza Virus infection in children?

    <p>Barking cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of transmission for Parainfluenza Virus?

    <p>Through contaminated surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinctive feature of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection in infants?

    <p>Association with bronchiolitis in infants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) primarily spread among individuals?

    <p>Contact with contaminated surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Parainfluenza Virus diagnosis?

    <p>Diagnosis primarily done by PCR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Parainfluenza Virus treated in patients presenting with croup?

    <p>&quot;Symptomatic management with glucocorticoids and nebulized epinephrine&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Parainfluenza Virus infections in adults from those in children?

    <p>&quot;Predominantly lower respiratory tract symptoms&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "What type of test is commonly used for the diagnosis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in infants?"

    <p>&quot;Point-of-care rapid test&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "How are mild infections of Respiratory Syncytial Virus typically managed?"

    <p>&quot;Bronchodilators and corticosteroids&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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