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Which virus causes bilateral swelling of the salivary glands and may lead to sterility in males?
Which virus causes bilateral swelling of the salivary glands and may lead to sterility in males?
- Influenza virus
- Hantavirus
- Measles virus
- Mumps virus (correct)
What is the most common cause of fatal acute respiratory tract infections in infants and young children?
What is the most common cause of fatal acute respiratory tract infections in infants and young children?
- Influenza virus
- Coronavirus
- Hantavirus
- RSV (correct)
Which of the following is a common complication of measles that affects the central nervous system?
Which of the following is a common complication of measles that affects the central nervous system?
- Pneumonia with bacterial superinfection
- Bronchiolitis
- Encephalitis (correct)
- Meningitis
How is measles primarily transmitted?
How is measles primarily transmitted?
Which viral protein is responsible for binding to sialic acid on the surface of epithelial cells?
Which viral protein is responsible for binding to sialic acid on the surface of epithelial cells?
What is the role of Neuraminidase (N) protein in viral infection?
What is the role of Neuraminidase (N) protein in viral infection?
Which virus requires N activity to cleave sialic acid on viral glycoproteins?
Which virus requires N activity to cleave sialic acid on viral glycoproteins?
What is the most common route of transmission for mumps virus to reach different organs in the body?
What is the most common route of transmission for mumps virus to reach different organs in the body?
Which viral family is associated with causing upper respiratory tract infections such as Parainfluenza, Mumps, and Measles?
Which viral family is associated with causing upper respiratory tract infections such as Parainfluenza, Mumps, and Measles?
What is a major pathological effect of RSV infection in infants related to immune-mediated cell injury?
What is a major pathological effect of RSV infection in infants related to immune-mediated cell injury?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Measles virus?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Measles virus?
Which virus is associated with aerosol transmission and close contact with infected individuals?
Which virus is associated with aerosol transmission and close contact with infected individuals?
What is a characteristic feature of the pathogenesis of Hantavirus infections?
What is a characteristic feature of the pathogenesis of Hantavirus infections?
Which statement about Influenza virus pathogenesis is correct?
Which statement about Influenza virus pathogenesis is correct?
What is a common symptom associated with infections of Enteroviruses?
What is a common symptom associated with infections of Enteroviruses?
How does Rabies virus primarily enter the human body?
How does Rabies virus primarily enter the human body?
Which viral infection is linked to causing birth defects if contracted during pregnancy?
Which viral infection is linked to causing birth defects if contracted during pregnancy?
What is a distinguishing feature of Coronaviruses in terms of viral binding and entry into host cells?
What is a distinguishing feature of Coronaviruses in terms of viral binding and entry into host cells?
Which of the following viruses is known for its ability to form multinucleated giant cells upon infection?
Which of the following viruses is known for its ability to form multinucleated giant cells upon infection?
What is a characteristic clinical feature of Measles virus infections in the early stages?
What is a characteristic clinical feature of Measles virus infections in the early stages?
