Lec19,20-MMR, Randos, and Prions Flashcards
(35 cards)
What type of genome is Measles rockin’?
(-)ssRNA
Is Measles enveloped or non-enveloped?
Enveloped
Does measles have an iceberg effect?
NO! everyone presents
Is there one serotype for measles? (aka a vaccine?)
Yes, there is only 1 serotype=vaccine
What type of vaccine is used for measles?
Attenuated
What is the #1 risk factor for death in measles?
Malnutrition
BIG FREAKING QUESTION! BOARDS!! Which virus manifests into small bluish-white spots on the buccal mucosa? What are theses spots called?
KOPLIK SPOTS=MEASLES
Where is the first site of infection for measles?
Respiratory epithelium
What about measles pathology allows for opportunistic infections?
immune suppression
What family of virus does measles belong?
Para-my-xo-virus
What family of virus does mumps belong to?
Para-my-xo-virus
What type of genome does mumps have?
(-)ssRNA
Is mumps enveloped or non-enveloped?
enveloped
What are the two manifestations of mumps?
mumps=bumps! swollen salivary glands and testicular glands–>sterility! yikes!
What type of genome does Rubella have?
(+)ssRNA
What is rubella’s envelope status?
enveloped
What is Rubella’s family?
Toga-virus
What is the slang for rubella?
“German measles”
Is there death associated with rubella?
Nope, vaccine is just to protect it from passing on
What is a ArBovirus?
its a Arthropod Born virus!
What are the two types of ArBoviruses we discussed? What are examples of each?
TogaVirus (Rubella, EEE) and Flavi-virus(West Nile)
Concerning the Flavi-virus…Which disease was enchepholopathy and which disease caused hemmoragic effects?
West nile=enchep….DENGUE fever=hemmorage
What is a RoBoVirus?
A ROdent BOrn virus!
What is the family in the RoBovirus? What is an example?
Arenavirus(HANTA…no not hana…FEVER)
