Rhinoviruses Transmission Quiz

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Which statement accurately describes Parainfluenza Virus transmission?

It spreads via respiratory droplets and direct contact with infected secretions (correct)
Transmission occurs through the bite of infected mosquitoes
Transmission is mainly through skin-to-skin contact
It is primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water

What is a key characteristic of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?

RSV is a (+) sense, ssRNA virus (correct)
It has a segmented genome made of dsDNA
It primarily affects the gastrointestinal tract
RSV causes diarrhea and gastrointestinal symptoms

How does Parainfluenza Virus clinically present in individuals?

Asymptomatic in most cases
Indistinguishable symptoms from other respiratory viruses (correct)
Primarily affecting the gastrointestinal system
Causing only upper respiratory tract symptoms

What is a common challenge in diagnosing Parainfluenza Virus infection?

Laboratory confirmation is necessary due to similar clinical presentations with other viruses (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) impact infants?

RSV can cause severe respiratory illness in infants and young children (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is characteristic of respiratory syncytial virus infection in infants?

Wheezing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common setting where adenovirus infections are frequently seen?

Prisons (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate diagnostic method for Parainfluenza virus?

Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAATs) (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which group of individuals are lower respiratory complications more common with HMV infections?

Patients with respiratory conditions or immunosuppression (C) Signup and view all the answers

Parainfluenza virus may cause which of the following clinical manifestations?

Cold-like symptoms with exudative pharyngitis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus infection on infants?

Can cause serious lower respiratory tract infection (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is most susceptible to Parainfluenza Virus infections?

Infants and young children (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of adenovirus as a virus?

'Nonenveloped' DNA virus (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is Parainfluenza Virus mainly transmitted?

'Airborne' droplets (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for Parainfluenza Virus infection?

Symptomatic treatment and rest/hydration (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a hallmark characteristic of Parainfluenza Virus-1 infection?

Development of barking cough with stridor (C) Signup and view all the answers

In Parainfluenza Virus infections, what percentage of cases can lead to virus moving to the lower respiratory tract?

~25% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate method for diagnosing Parainfluenza Virus infections?

Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual management strategy for Parainfluenza Virus-related croup?

Symptomatic treatment with glucocorticoids and nebulized epinephrine (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) on infants?

Presents as bronchiolitis with potential for pneumonia and croup (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common method of diagnosing Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infections in infants?

Point-of-care rapid test (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following treatment options is approved for hospitalized infants with severe lower respiratory tract disease due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?

Ribavirin (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of person-to-person transmission of Parainfluenza Virus?

Respiratory droplets and contact with contaminated surfaces (B) Signup and view all the answers