Micro: dsDNA Viruses Flashcards

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Adenoviruses are what type of virus?

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DNA, non-enveloped

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What shape/structure are adenoviruses capsid?

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Icosahedral

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What 3 diseases do adenoviruses cause?

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Upper respiratory infection (URTI), Gastroenteritis, Conjunctivitis

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In what two ways are adenoviruses transmitted?

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Respiratory, Direct inoculation - touch

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How is immunity when exposed to Adenoviruses?

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Immunity is lifelong, but there are 50 serotypes

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Pathogenesis of Adenoviruses

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Attach via knobs on the tips of the glycoprotein fibers on the surface
endocytosis
Uncoating
Replicates
Produces mRNA which shuts off all of the host cells production of DNA, RNA and proteins causing cell death

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Ocular infections of adenoviruses

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Follicular conjunctivitis, Keratoconjunctivitis

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Systemic illnesses of adenoviruses (types and names)

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Types 1 to 7: URTI, UTI, Pneumonia (types 4, 7, 14)

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What types of pharyngoconjunctival fever (PCF) are caused by adenoviruses?

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Types 3 and 7

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Characteristics of pharyngoconjuntival fever (PCF) (adenoviruses)

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Concurrent or recent URTI
Lower incidence of Keratitis that is usually mild
More common in children

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What types of Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) are caused by adenoviruses?

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Types 8, 19, and 37

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Characteristics of Eidemic Keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) (adenoviruses)p

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Keratitis common, long duration, can be severe
Highly contagious
No systemic illness

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What is Quickvue aka adenoplus?

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Antigen detection kit for suspected adenovirus conjunctivitis, especially EKC serotypes

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Structure of HPV

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circular, double stranded DNA, Icosahedral capsid

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HPV shows a strong preference for _________ and _________ cells with access/infection of the _________ cell

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Epithelial and mucosal cells, Basal cell

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What type of spread is common with HPV?

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Lateral spread

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How is HPV transmitted?

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Direct contact or contaminated surfaces

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HPV diseases

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Cutaneous warts, Mucosal infections/malignancies - Squamous cells carcinomas, cervical carcinoma

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As HPV proliferates in the keratin containing cells, what happens?

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Excess keratin is produced leading to the development of the wart with many viral cells in the thick dead layer of cells at the surface

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HPV: Viruses causing warts on the mucosal surfaces may express oncogenes triggering ___________________

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Tumor formation

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Cervical cancer is associated with what types of Papillomavirus?

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6, 18

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How can papillomavirus be prevented?

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Vaccination

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Ceravix vaccine is for what types of Papillomavirus?

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6 and 18

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Gardasil and Gardasil 9 are vaccines that both protect against what types of Papillomavirus?

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6 and 18

Gardasil 9 protects against 9 serotypes

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Papillomavirus vaccine ocular sequella
Anecdotal : Uveitis, Papillitis, MEWDS
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HPV is associated with/causes what in the eye?
Conjunctival papillomas, Conjunctival SCC, CIN, Pterygia
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HPV serotypes for conjunctival papilloma
6, 11 ## Footnote 6a, 45, 52 newer
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SCC (squamous cell carcinoma) HPV serotypes
16 and 18
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HPV shows a strong association with co-infection of what?
HIV
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Diagnosis/signs of HPV
Appearance of warts, DNA probes of cervical swabbings, Biopsy of conjunctival papilloma
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Treatment options for HPV
Surgical removal, cryotherapy, chemical removal Use of antivirals that inhibit DNA synthesis or interferon boosters
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Transmission of Polyomavirinae
Droplet
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Polyomavirus characteristics
Nonenveloped; dsDNA (circular)
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What does JCV lead to?
progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
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BK virus is associated with:
-hemorrhagic cystitis -nephropathy in transplant patients (typically kidney)
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Enveloped dsDNA viruses
Herpesviridae, Poxviridae
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3 subsets of Herpesviridae
Alpha, Beta, Gamma
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alpha herpesviruses is what group?
Herpes simplex group
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What group is beta Herpesviridae?
CMV group
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What group is Gamma Herpesviridae?
Lymphoproliferative group
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Growth of herpes simplex group
Rapid growth
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Herpes simplex group may become latent in ____________
Nerve ganglia
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Members of Herpes Simplex Group
Herpes simplex 1 and 2 - HSV, Varicella Zoster - VZV
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How can Herpes simplex group be Id'd in healthy patients?
By classic lesions
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How can herpes simplex group be Id'd in the immunocompromised?
DNA probes and PCR amplification
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Treatment for Herpes Simplex Group
Antivirals to reduce duration of symptoms, recurrence, post herpetic pain, and viral shed
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>90% of adults have antibodies to _______ by age 50
HSV1
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HSV transmission
Direct contact with infected secretions or lesions
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Conditions/ symptoms of HSV
Cold sores, Genital herpes, Infectious keratoconjunctivitis, Encephalitis, Iritis, Disciform keratitis
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What is the 2nd most common cause of corneal blindness?
HSV
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What type of eruptions are common with HSV?
Vesicular eruptions
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HSV is latent in ________ or __________ ganglia
Trigeminal or lumbar-sacral ganglia
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What may reactivate HSV?
Hormones, Fevers, Nerve trauma
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Prevention of HSV
Avoidance
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Ocular HSV signs/symptoms
Lid vesicles, Follicular conjunctivitis, Keratitis, Iritis
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Treatment of Ocular HSV
Antivirals
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Sequellae of Ocular HSV
Glaucoma
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Varicella Zoster Virus: primary infection
Varicella (chickenpox)
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Transmission of varicella zoster virus
Respiratory droplets
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Disease process of Varicella zoster virus
Generalized illness Exantham - Contagious 1-2 days before Macular eruptions that become vesicular and crust Breakouts for up to 1 week
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More concern with Varicella zoster virus in what individuals?
Adults and the immunocompromised
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Recurrent zoster/shingles recurs due to latency in what sensory ganglia?
Trigeminal, Dorsal root
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With zoster/shingles vesicles are distributed over the ___________ of the affected nerve root
Dermatome
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What is the severe pain that can follow recurrent zoster/shingles?
Post-herpetic neuralgia
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Control of Varicella zoster virus
Attenuated vaccine available - children 2 doses (12-15 months and 4-6 years), Adults > 50
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What is the ocular involvement of varicella zoster virus?
Vesicles on face and lids, Swelling, Pseudo-dendrites, Nummular keratitis
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Betaherpesvirinae is also known as the _______ group
CMV
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CMV group
Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Herpes 6 and 7
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How does CMV group differ from other herpes virus?
Longer replication cycle Infected cells are greatly enlarged and multinucleated
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Characteristics of CMV
ds DNA, enveloped
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How are cells changed with CMV?
Infected cells get larger and become multinucleated
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Transmission of CMV
Fluid contact, Organ transplant, Blood transfusion, Transplacental
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Is latency seen in CMV?
Yes
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Does CMV show a high percentage of infection?
Yes
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Primary infection of CMV disease during adulthood
Infectious mononucleosis
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What is the most common intrauterine infection?
CMV disease
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When maternal first infection is during pregnancy, the risk is __________ of symptomatic infection in the infant
Greatest
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What symptoms show in infants to mothers that have CMV symptoms during pregnancy?
Hearing loss, chorioretinitis
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Diagnosis of CMV in immunocompromised
Serologic testing
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Diagnosis of CMV via Elisa to distinguish ________ and _______
IgG and IgM
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How can CMV be controlled better with donors?
Screen for viral DNA or proteins
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Treatment of CMV
GCV -IV or intraocular chronic If resistant, then cifovir Sometimes in conjunction with foscarnet
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Roseola is HHV _____
HHV 6
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Roseola is also known as what?
Baby measles or 6th disease
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Transmission of Roseola is via _________________
Oral secretions
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Infants with Roseola show a high fever for 3 to 5 days. Why is this a big concern?
Can lead to febrile seizures, rash also possible
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Why is HHV 6 recurrent with HIV more severe?
Causes increased rate and volume of cellular death
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Gammaherpesvirinae are the _______________ group.
Lymphoproliferative
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Why is this significant
They have the potential for cancer
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Gammaherpesvirinae subgroups:
EBV (mono), HHV-8
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EBV diseases
- infectious mononucleosis - Burkitt's lymphoma - nummular/infiltrative keratitis
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Transmission of EBV
Contact with saliva
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EBV infects what cells?
B cells
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Does EBV show latency?
Yes
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In the immunocompromised, how can EBV show?
T-cell malignancies, B-cell lymphomas
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HHV-8 is most often a co-infection with _________
HIV
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Is there a vaccine for HHV 8
No
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Poxviridae characteristics
DsDNA, linear, Enveloped, Pleomorphic
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Are poxviridae pleomorphic?
Yes
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Poxviridae pathogens
Molluscum contagiosum, Variola, Vaccinia, Mpox
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Where does poxviridae replicate?
In the host cytoplasm
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What dsDNA virus replicates in the cytoplasm and not in the nucleus?
Poxviridae
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Because poxviridae does not replicate in the nucleus, the virus provides its own _______
Enzymes
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What is variola?
smallpox
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How is the variola virus transmitted?
respiratory route
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With variola, lymph drains sites and leads to _________
Viremia
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Characteristic manifestation of variola
Rash with pustules that discharge the virus
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Cow Pox originally believed to be the vaccine for smallpox now is known to be __________
Vaccinia
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Vaccinia causes ________ disease
Localized
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Vaccinia is highly similar to variola , thus leading to ________ ________
Cross immunity
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When was the Mpox outbreak?
2022
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Is Mpox easily transmitted
No
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What 4 ocular manifestations can Mpox cause?
Eyelid pustules and conjunctivitis, Blepharitis, Punctate keratitis, Conjunctival folliculitis
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Infection with any orthopox viruses will provide immunity to all others. What are the viruses?
Variola, Vaccinia, Mpox, mulluscum
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Molluscum is a _______ infection of the skin
Viral
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What appearance does molluscum cause on the lids?
Waxy nodules
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What is often associated alongside molluscum?
Follicular conjunctivitis
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What are the 3 herpes groups?
Alphaherpesvirinae - herpes simplex group, Betaherpesvirinae - cytomegalovirus group, Gammaherpesvirinae - Lymphoproliferative group
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What 3 pathogens are within Alphaherpesvirinae - herpes simplex group
Herpes simplex 1, Herpes simplex 2, Varicella-zoster virus
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What 3 pathogens are within Betaherpesvirinae - cytomegalovirus group
Human cytomegalovirus, Human herpesvirus 6, Human herpesvirus 7
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What 2 pathogens are within Gammaherpesvirinae - Lymphoproliferative group
Epstein-Barr virus, HHV-8
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What dsDNA viruses are the exception and do not replicate in the nucleus?
Pox viruses, replicate in the cytoplasm
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What serotypes of Adenovirus cause PCF?
Types 3 and 7
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What serotypes of Adenovirus cause EKC?
Types 8, 19, and 37
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Immunity of adenovirus is ________
Lifelong
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Papillomavirus ocular sequella
Uveitis, Papillitis, MEWDS
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Prevention of Papillomavirus
Vaccination - ceravix vaccine (6 and 19), Gardasil and Gardasil 9 (6 and 18 + others)
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Papillomavirus shows a strong preference for _______ and __________ cells with access/infection of the _________
Epithelial and mucosal, Basal cell
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Know diseases caused by Polymovorinae
Polyomavirinae JCV and BKV
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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is caused by what?
JC virus (JCV)
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BKV shows what characteristics?
Hemorrhagic cystitis, Nephropathy in transplant patients
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Polyomavirinae all have the capacity to produce _________
Tumors
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The initial infection with human cytomegalovirus most commonly occurs:
A. during early childhood, by exchange of body fluids
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Histologic and immunologic abnormalities typical of infectious mononucleosis caused by Epstein-Barr virus are due to:
B. proliferation of cytotoxic T cells responding to Epstein-Barr virus antigens expressed on the surface of infected B cells