RNA Viruses: Paramyxoviruses — MCQs

Uveo-parotitis is seen in

A child presented with bluish-white spots in the mouth followed by a rash. What is the genome of the most likely causative agent?

What is the primary function of the nucleocapsid proteins in the measles virus?

A month old HIV positive child following an upper respiratory infection developed sudden onset of breathlessness. The chest x-ray shows hyperinflation. The O2 saturation was greater than 90%. What is the most appropriate antiviral therapy among the given options?

A 4-year-old boy presents with low-grade fever, inspiratory stridor, and barking cough for the past 5 days. Examination reveals a hoarse voice, a moderately inflamed pharynx, and a slightly increased respiratory rate. His chest x-ray showed subglottic narrowing appearing like a steeple. Which among the following is not indicated in the treatment of this condition?

Koplik spots are pathognomonic of which of the following?

A 4-year-old child with barking cough is diagnosed with croup. Which virus is most likely responsible?

All of the following are RNA viruses except

Which of the following statements about paramyxoviruses is false?

Which of the following is an RNA oncogenic virus?