Enveloped DNA viruses Flashcards
1
Q
Herpesvirus
A
1) single molecule of LINEAR DOUBLE stranded DNA
2) Icosahedral
2
Q
Example of herpesvirus
A
Herpes simplex (notes?)
Varicella-zoster (Chickenpox zoster)
Cytomegalovirus (congenital etc, notes?)
EB (EB virus)
3
Q
Poxvirus
A
1) single molecule of LINEAR DOUBLE stranded DNA
2) None…
4
Q
Example of poxvirus
A
Smallpox (smallpox _ eradicated) Molluscum contageosum (skin lesions)
5
Q
Hepadnavirus
A
1) single molecule of CIRCULAR DNA, DOUBLE stranded for most its length (?!)
2) icosahedral
6
Q
Example of hepadnavirus
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Hepatitis B (Hepatitis B)