Other DNA viruses Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the deal with the hepadnavirus?
A
envelope
partial dsDNA, circular
causes HBV
**has reverse transcriptase, even tho it isn’t a retrovirus
2
Q
What’s the deal with the adenovirus?
A
envelope dsDNA, linear URI conjunctivitis (Pink eye) febrile pharyngitis acute hemorrhagic cystitis pneumonia diarrhea
3
Q
What’s the deal with the parvovirus?
A
non-enveloped ssDNA, linear small Parvovirus B19-->aplastic anemia in sickle cell patients Children: slapped cheek fifth disease Adults: inflammatory arthritis Fetus: hydrops fetalis (TORCH)
4
Q
What’s the deal with papilloma virus?
A
non-enveloped
dsDNA, circular
HPV warts
5
Q
What’s the deal with polyomavirus?
A
non-enveloped
dsDNA, circular
JC virus–progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in HIV
BK virus-transplant, targets kidney
6
Q
What’s the deal with poxvirus?
A
enveloped dsDNA, linear large smallpox (enveloped variola) Cowpox (milkmaid blisters)-->vaccinia molluscum contagiosum (flesh colored papule w/ central indentation)
