Introduction to Viruses

Question 1

The basic classification and characterisation of viruses

Answer 1

host range

virion structure and morphology

structure and replication of virus genome nucleic acid

Question 2

the principles of viral culture

Answer 2

all cultures must take place in cell lines, tissue or intact animals

cells are grown in a nutrient containing medium, in an atmosphere with 5% C02

Question 3

examples of human respiratory virus infections

Answer 3

influenza A virus, rhinovirus, respiratory synctyial virus

Question 4

example of a human gastrointestinal virus infection

Answer 4

rotavirus

Question 5

examples of human neurological virus infections

Answer 5

enterovirus, herpes simples virus

Question 6

examples of human tumour virus infections

Answer 6

papillomavirus, retrovirus