DNA Viruses: Adenoviridae Flashcards
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1
Q
What are the Unique Properties of adenoviruses?
A
Medium sized virus: 80 -110 nm diameter
Nonenveloped
dsDNA
Icosahedral:
252 capsomeres, 240 hexons
Penton protein (Toxin)
20 surfaces, 12 vertices
Each vertis bears 1 fibre projection
Resemble space ship
Fibre protein:
for attachment
has HA type specific Ag
Replicates in the nucleus
Mostly infects children
Infections often asymptomatic
Characteristically produce disease of:
Eye
Respiratory tract
Urinary tract
GIT
2
Q
How does it affect animals?
A
It can cause cancer in animals
