Viral Infections Quiz
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Viral Infections Quiz

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Which of the following is a characteristic of Reoviridae?

Linear ss RNA

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

Bluetongue

Which of the following is a characteristic of Paramyxoviridae?

Enveloped capsid

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

<p>Canine distemper</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Rinderpest</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is obtained from different sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To provide educational information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dr. David Bemis and Dr. John Prescott</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of the lecture?

<p>Virology</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of viruses are discussed in the lecture?

<p>RNA viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Caliciviridae</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Vesivirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Caliciviridae</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Lagovirus</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Coronaviridae</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary site of infection for coronaviruses?

<p>Intestinal tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Loss of appetite, weight loss, yellowing inside eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Betacoronavirus, SARS coronavirus</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?

<p>Omicron B.1.1.529</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Flaviviridae</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Picornaviridae</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Picornaviridae</p> Signup and view all the answers

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