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Which of the following is a characteristic of Reoviridae?

  • Transmission through arthropod bites
  • Enveloped capsid
  • Linear ss RNA (correct)
  • Segmented genome

Which disease is caused by a genus of Reoviridae and affects sheep?

  • Viral diarrhea
  • Rinderpest
  • Bluetongue (correct)
  • Canine distemper

Which of the following is a characteristic of Paramyxoviridae?

  • Single-stranded RNA
  • Non-segmented genome
  • Transmission through arthropod bites
  • Enveloped capsid (correct)

Which disease affects dogs and is caused by a genus of Paramyxoviridae?

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Which disease affects cattle and can wipe out a cattle herd in a matter of days?

<p>Rinderpest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bird disease is caused by a species of the genus Avulavirus, which belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family?

<p>Newcastle disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the material used in this presentation?

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What is the main purpose of the material used in this presentation?

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Which books have been primarily used as a source for the presented material?

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Who are the authors of the books acknowledged in the presentation?

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What is the topic of the lecture?

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What type of viruses are discussed in the lecture?

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Which RNA virus family is characterized by being non-enveloped and releasing by cell lysis?

<p>Caliciviridae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which genus of Caliciviridae is known to cause respiratory disease in cats through airborne transmission?

<p>Vesivirus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which RNA virus family is characterized by having linear (+)sense ss RNA?

<p>Caliciviridae (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which genus of Caliciviridae is known to cause haemorrhagic disease in rabbits through direct contact?

<p>Lagovirus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which RNA virus family is characterized by being difficult to grow in cell cultures and having no suitable animal models?

<p>Caliciviridae (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which genus of Caliciviridae is known to cause acute gastroenteritis in humans and mammals through fecal-oral transmission?

<p>Norovirus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which family of viruses is characterized by linear (+)sense ss RNA and enveloped with 'peplomers'?

<p>Coronaviridae (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary site of infection for coronaviruses?

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Which form of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is highly contagious?

<p>Feline Enteric Coronavirus (FECV) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common symptoms of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)?

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Which genus and species of coronavirus caused the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak in China in 2002?

<p>Betacoronavirus, SARS coronavirus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which variant of the Sars-CoV-2 virus has a greater amount of mutations on its spike protein compared to the Delta variant?

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Which family of viruses is known for having surface proteins organized in icosahedral-like symmetry?

<p>Flaviviridae (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus can cause fatal neurological symptoms in humans such as encephalitis and meningitis?

<p>West Nile virus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which family of viruses is known for their arthropod-borne nature and maintenance enzootic cycle in birds, rodents, and non-human primates?

<p>Togaviridae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus family is responsible for diseases such as Japanese encephalitis, Dengue fever, and Yellow fever?

<p>Flaviviridae (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus family is known for causing diseases in humans such as foot and mouth disease?

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Which virus family is known for its linear (+)sense ss RNA and non-enveloped characteristics?

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Caliciviridae characteristics

A non-enveloped virus family releasing via cell lysis.

Vesivirus

Causes respiratory disease in cats, transmitted via airborne route.

Caliciviridae RNA type

Linear, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA.

Lagovirus

Causes haemorrhagic disease in rabbits; transmitted via direct contact.

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Caliciviridae challenges

Difficult to grow in cell cultures; lacks suitable animal models.

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Norovirus

Causes acute gastroenteritis in humans and mammals; transmitted via fecal-oral route.

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Coronaviridae characteristics

Linear, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA; enveloped with 'peplomers'.

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Coronavirus primary infection site

Intestinal tract.

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Contagious FIP form

Feline Enteric Coronavirus (FECV).

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Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) symptoms

Loss of appetite, weight loss, yellowing inside eyes.

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SARS-CoV Genus and Species

Betacoronavirus, SARS coronavirus.

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Sars-CoV-2 variant with spike mutations

Omicron B.1.1.529.

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Flaviviridae characteristics

Surface proteins organized in icosahedral-like symmetry.

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West Nile virus

Can cause fatal neurological symptoms, encephalitis and meningitis, in humans.

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Togaviridae

Maintained enzootic cycle in birds, rodents, and non-human primates; arthropod borne.

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Flaviviridae-caused diseases

Responsible for diseases such as Japanese encephalitis, Dengue fever, and Yellow fever.

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Foot and Mouth Disease Virus Family

Known for causing diseases in humans such as foot and mouth disease.

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Picornaviridae characteristics

Linear, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA, non-enveloped.

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Reoviridae Characteristic

Linear ss RNA

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Reoviridae Disease in Sheep

Bluetongue

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Paramyxoviridae Characteristic

Enveloped capsid

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Paramyxoviridae Disease in Dogs

Canine distemper

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Disease Affecting Cattle

Rinderpest

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Avulavirus Bird Disease

Newcastle disease

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