Viruses — Flashcards

Flashcard 141: RSV attaches via the _____ in order to infect respiratory epithelial cells

Answer: G protein

Extra: RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) uses the G protein for attachment and the F (fusion) protein for entry/syncytia formation.

Flashcard 142: Adenovirus will enter and lyse _____ cells

Answer: mucosal

Flashcard 143: Which family of viruses includes influenza? _____

Answer: Orthomyxoviridae

Flashcard 144: Coxsackie A is associated with acute hemorrhagic _____

Answer: conjunctivitis

Flashcard 145: Transmission of Adenovirus includes respiratory droplets, fecal-oral route, or _____ contact

Answer: direct

Flashcard 146: What is the reservoir of ebola and marburg virus (filoviruses)? _____

Answer: Bats

Flashcard 147: Parvovirus B19 is the _____ DNA virus

Answer: smallest

Flashcard 148: Antigenic _____ explains why we need a flu shot each year

Answer: drift

Flashcard 149: What is the reservoir of Arenaviruses? _____

Answer: Rodents (mice, hamsters)

Flashcard 150: Which virus produces Warthin-Finkeldey cells due to its surface fusion (F) proteins? _____

Answer: Measles (rubeola)