30 Questions
What can lead to respiratory failure as lungs fill with fluid?
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
What is the main route through which humans can be infected by Hantavirus?
Inhaling rodent excreta
Which type of herpes virus is primarily associated with cold sores around the mouth?
Herpes simplex virus 1
What characteristic skin lesions do chickenpox caused by Varicella-zoster virus present?
Fluid-filled vesicles located across the entire body
Which virus is part of the TORCH group and can be passed from mother to child through the placenta?
Cytomegalovirus
Which herpes virus is commonly transmitted through oral-genital contact?
Herpes simplex virus 2
What is the main symptom of trachomatis infection in men?
Swelling and tenderness of inguinal lymph nodes
Why does Candida overgrowth occur in the gut/vaginal tract?
Overuse of antibiotics
Which fungal disease is known as the 'deadliest fungus known to man'?
Cryptococcus
What is the main source of Blastomycoses infection?
Dusty soil in barns and sheds
What is the common occupation hazard associated with Sporotrichosis?
Gardeners
Where is Aspergillus Flavus commonly found?
Grains and peanuts
What type of virus is the ECHO virus?
Orphan
Which virus is known as the 'winter vomiting bug'?
Norovirus
What type of infection is associated with Coxsackie Type A?
Hand, foot, and mouth disease
What is the most common cause of gastroenteritis among infants and children?
Rota virus
What type of cells are associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections?
Downey cells
What is a key characteristic of atypical lymphocytes associated with infectious mononucleosis?
Indented cytoplasm by surrounding RBCs
Which tick-borne illness is characterized by the presence of an eschar at the site of the tick bite?
Scrub Typhus
In which area is Boutonneuse fever commonly found?
Mediterranean area
What is the most life-threatening tick-borne disease in the United States?
Ehrlichia
Which type of typhus fever is transmitted by fleas?
Flea borne typhus
Which type of Rickettsial illness affects monocytes and is tick-borne?
Anaplasma
In Rickettsialpox caused by R.akari, what is a distinguishing feature compared to other Rickettsial infections?
Common house mite as the vector
What is the role of hemagglutinin in the influenza virus?
Enables the virus to attach and enter the host cell
Which function does neuraminidase serve in the influenza virus?
Allows the virus to exit the host cell
What is the main outcome of Antigenic Drift in influenza viruses?
Formation of new viral subtypes
How does Antigenic Shift differ from Antigenic Drift?
Antigenic Shift leads to new viral subtypes, while Antigenic Drift does not.
What is the significance of a virus having both hemagglutinin and neuraminidase in a single protein?
It helps the virus attach to host cells and detach if needed.
Why is neuraminidase essential for viral release from infected host cells?
It helps cleave sialic acid, facilitating viral release.
Test your knowledge on viruses that do not cause diseases but mimic various other illnesses such as chronic fatigue syndrome, infectious mononucleosis, and infections similar to Coxsackie. Identify key characteristics and associations with viruses like Enteric, Cytopathogenic virus and Epstein-Barr virus.
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