Virology — Flashcards

_____ are the only DNA viruses without icosahedral symmetry, and instead have a "box" or "brick" shape.

All RNA viruses replicate in the _____ except for: influenza and retroviruses.

Hint: cytoplasm or nucleus

_____ virus binds to nicotinic ACh receptors in the post-synaptic membrane of the neuromuscular junction

The two most common shapes of viral capsids are _____ and helical

Which envelope protein on HIV functions to allow attachment to host CD4+ T cells?_____

_____ is the only DNA virus that completely replicates in the cytoplasm

Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis is caused by _____ serotypes 3, 7, 8, and 19

Which RNA viruses show enveloped icosahedral symmetry?_____

The earliest antigen to appear in blood following HIV infection is _____

_____ is also known as the Australia antigen