10 Questions
What is a common route of transmission for viruses that cause hemorrhagic diseases?
All of the above
Which of the following viruses is known to cause a lytic infection in pneumocytes, leading to SARS?
Coronavirus
What is the primary mechanism of transmission for Hepatitis A virus?
Fecal-oral transmission
Which virus is endemic in West Africa and known to cause a severe fever, myalgia, and hemorrhage?
Lassa virus
What is the primary target of the immune response in viral infections?
Viral envelope proteins
Which antiviral drug is effective against viruses that use a RNA-dependent RNA polymerase?
Ribavirin
What is the primary mechanism of cytopathogenesis in viral infections?
Apoptosis
Which virus is known to cause a severe, rare, and deadly disease in sub-Saharan Africa?
Ebola virus
What is the primary route of transmission for poliomyelitis?
Contaminated food and water
Which of the following viruses is not a coronavirus?
Lassa virus
This quiz covers the different types of influenza viruses, their hosts, and the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase. It also touches on the shapes of viral particles and their transmission methods.
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