Virology — Flashcards

Once the dsDNA of HBV is complete, _____ RNA polymerase transcribes mRNA from the dsDNA

Hint: host or viral

Which serologic markers are detectable during the recovery period of HBV infection?_____

_____ has its own DNA-dependent RNA polymerase which allows it to replicate in the cytoplasm

Coxsackie _____ is associated with hepatitis (liver pathology)

_____ gene of Hep. B  codes for HbxAg

_____ sense RNA viruses must first be converted to positive sense RNA in order to be used by the host cell for protein synthesis

Once HIV is inside a cell, viral _____ converts viral RNA to double-stranded DNA (dsDNA).This double-stranded DNA is inserted into the host cell genome by integrase, another viral enzyme.

Poxvirus is a _____ enveloped dsDNA virus

Hint: linear or circular

Antigenic _____ occurs when there are point mutations in HA or NA

_____ is the most common calicivirus (family of viruses)