17 Questions
What is the purpose of administering palivizumab to infants?
To prevent respiratory syncytial virus infection
Which diagnostic test is used to detect respiratory syncytial virus infection?
All of the above
What is the purpose of vaccination against rotavirus?
To prevent gastroenteritis
What is the mode of transmission of Colorado tick fever?
Vector-borne
What is the name of the avian flu strain that is dominant in China?
H7N9
What is the name of the virus that causes hemorrhagic fever?
Dengue virus
Which family of viruses is associated with sexual contact and blood transfusion?
Retroviridae
Which of the following viruses has a segmented genome?
Parainfluenza viruses
What is the name of the disease caused by the measles virus in those with waning vaccine immunity?
Atypical measles
What is the primary mode of transmission for the Parainfluenza viruses?
Person-to-person contact through respiratory droplets
What is the treatment for immunocompromised patients with measles?
Immune serum globulin
What is the function of the Hemagglutinin-Neuraminidase (HN) protein in viral replication?
Viral adhesion and fusion
What is the primary mode of transmission of HIV through?
Sexual contact
What is the primary purpose of the 4th generation HIV test?
To detect and differentiate all three HIV analyte markers
What is the result of a decline in CD4+ cells in HIV-infected individuals?
Increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections
What is the purpose of the ELISA test in HIV diagnosis?
To screen for HIV infection
What is the primary source of HIV transmission in healthcare workers?
Occupational exposure to contaminated sharps
Test your knowledge of viruses and fungi with this quiz covering topics such as Avian Flu, influenza, and virus characteristics. Identify the correct answers to questions about viral strains, transmission, and more.
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