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Which virus is known to cause Koplik spots in the oral mucosa before the onset of the classic rash?
Which virus is known to cause Koplik spots in the oral mucosa before the onset of the classic rash?
- Hantavirus
- Coronaviruses
- Rubella virus (correct)
- Mumps virus
What is a rare but severe complication of mumps involving inflammation of the brain and spinal cord?
What is a rare but severe complication of mumps involving inflammation of the brain and spinal cord?
- Pneumonia
- Encephalitis (correct)
- Myocarditis
- Otitis media
Which of the following is NOT a typical clinical manifestation of measles?
Which of the following is NOT a typical clinical manifestation of measles?
- Koplik spots in the mouth
- Runny nose and cough
- High fever and muscle pain
- Blister-like skin lesions (correct)
In mumps infections, what is a rare outcome that can involve inflammation of the testicles in males or ovaries in females?
In mumps infections, what is a rare outcome that can involve inflammation of the testicles in males or ovaries in females?
What distinguishes the rash seen in measles infections from other viral rashes?
What distinguishes the rash seen in measles infections from other viral rashes?
What is the most feared negative outcome of measles infection on the central nervous system?
What is the most feared negative outcome of measles infection on the central nervous system?
What are the characteristic lesions that appear before the rash in a patient with measles?
What are the characteristic lesions that appear before the rash in a patient with measles?
Which of the following glands commonly swell in cases of mumps?
Which of the following glands commonly swell in cases of mumps?
What is a rare but serious complication of mumps that may cause sterility in males?
What is a rare but serious complication of mumps that may cause sterility in males?
In measles, when does the characteristic rash typically appear?
In measles, when does the characteristic rash typically appear?
Which of the following is a potential severe complication of measles involving inflammation of the brain?
Which of the following is a potential severe complication of measles involving inflammation of the brain?
What term is used to describe the most contagious phase of measles, characterized by fever and respiratory symptoms?
What term is used to describe the most contagious phase of measles, characterized by fever and respiratory symptoms?
Which clinical feature distinguishes mumps from other viral infections like influenza or rhinovirus?
Which clinical feature distinguishes mumps from other viral infections like influenza or rhinovirus?
'Encephalitis' is a known complication associated with which viral infection?
'Encephalitis' is a known complication associated with which viral infection?
Which severe neurological condition is a long-term complication sometimes associated with measles infection?
Which severe neurological condition is a long-term complication sometimes associated with measles infection?
Which virus is known to cause severe acute respiratory syndrome?
Which virus is known to cause severe acute respiratory syndrome?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Coronaviruses?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Coronaviruses?
Which virus is associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Which virus is associated with Guillain-Barré syndrome?
What is the mechanism by which Respiratory Syncytia virus binds to host cells?
What is the mechanism by which Respiratory Syncytia virus binds to host cells?
Which viral infection can lead to hydrophobia as a clinical manifestation?
Which viral infection can lead to hydrophobia as a clinical manifestation?
Which virus primarily targets the respiratory epithelium for replication?
Which virus primarily targets the respiratory epithelium for replication?
Which viral infection is associated with myocarditis as a potential complication?
Which viral infection is associated with myocarditis as a potential complication?
Which of the viruses listed is known to cause vesicular lesions on the skin?
Which of the viruses listed is known to cause vesicular lesions on the skin?
What is the key cellular receptor targeted by Hantavirus for cell entry?
What is the key cellular receptor targeted by Hantavirus for cell entry?
Which of the following viruses is characterized by its ability to cause congenital rubella syndrome in pregnant women?
Which of the following viruses is characterized by its ability to cause congenital rubella syndrome in pregnant women?
Which surface glycoprotein is important for viral binding of paramyxoviruses to the host cell?
Which surface glycoprotein is important for viral binding of paramyxoviruses to the host cell?
In paramyxoviruses, which activity is required for cleaving sialic acid on viral or cellular glycoproteins to prevent self-binding and binding to infected cells?
In paramyxoviruses, which activity is required for cleaving sialic acid on viral or cellular glycoproteins to prevent self-binding and binding to infected cells?
What is the primary method of transmission of paramyxoviruses among individuals?
What is the primary method of transmission of paramyxoviruses among individuals?
Which immune cells play a significant role in the immune-mediated cell injury resulting from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections?
Which immune cells play a significant role in the immune-mediated cell injury resulting from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections?
What is the most common cause of fatal acute respiratory tract infection in infants and young children?
What is the most common cause of fatal acute respiratory tract infection in infants and young children?
Which Paramyxovirus binds to sialic acid on epithelial cells of the upper respiratory tract before moving to the parotid gland?
Which Paramyxovirus binds to sialic acid on epithelial cells of the upper respiratory tract before moving to the parotid gland?
Which clinical manifestation is a hallmark of mumps infections?
Which clinical manifestation is a hallmark of mumps infections?
What role does the HN protein play in mumps virus infection?
What role does the HN protein play in mumps virus infection?
Which condition may result from mumps virus infection and cause inflammation of the brain and spinal cord?
Which condition may result from mumps virus infection and cause inflammation of the brain and spinal cord?
What diagnostic method is used to detect antigens in urinary sediment or blood samples for measles diagnosis?
What diagnostic method is used to detect antigens in urinary sediment or blood samples for measles diagnosis?
What treatment option is available for measles cases involving administration of high-dose vitamin A as recommended by the World Health Organization?
What treatment option is available for measles cases involving administration of high-dose vitamin A as recommended by the World Health Organization?
