Virology Notes: Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV)

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What is the mode of transmission of Hepatitis A virus?

Fecal-oral route (correct)
Direct contact with infected individuals
Aerosols and contact with secretions
Vector-borne transmission

How many serotypes of Rhinovirus are approximately known?

250
100
150 (correct)
200

What is the treatment approach for Hepatitis A?

Supportive treatment and prevention with vaccine and serum immunoglobulin (correct)
Palliative care
Surgical intervention
Antiviral medication

What is the diagnostic method for Rhinovirus?

RTPCR and cell culture (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the virus that causes Hepatitis A?

Enterovirus type 72 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission of polio?

Fecal-oral route (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of the Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV)?

It has a single-stranded RNA genome (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnosis method for Coxsackie A virus?

Cell culture (PMK and HDF), PCR, and serology (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following viruses is associated with acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis?

Enterovirus 70 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary disease associated with the Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV)?

Pneumonia and bronchiolitis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the F protein of the Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV)?

It causes the infected cells to fuse to form syncytia (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does Hepatitis A spread?

Hepatitis A virus spreads primarily through contaminated food or water due to poor sanitation. It's like a tiny infectious package traveling through the mouth.

How many Rhinovirus Types?

There are a whopping 150 different types of Rhinovirus! Each one has a unique way of infecting the nose and throat.

Treatment for Hepatitis A

There's no specific medicine for Hepatitis A. Doctors focus on providing supportive care, such as fluids and rest, to help the body fight the virus.

Diagnosing Rhinovirus

To confirm a Rhinovirus infection, doctors can use two methods: checking for viral genetic material (RTPCR) or observing how the virus grows in a lab (cell culture).