Virology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Mycology & Virology: Compiled QuizzesWhich of the following enterovirus is the causative agent of her angina or severe febrile pharyngitis? a) Poliovirus b) Echovirus c) Rhinovirus d) Coxsackie A virus d) Coxsackie A virus All of the following can be used to recover virus, Except: a) Cotton b) Calcium alginate c) Dacron d) Nylon b) Calcium alginate Brainpower Read More Which of the following is the largest DNA virus? a) Paramyxovirus b) Parvoviru...

Virology Exam 1 (Columbia - Racaniello) Exam Questions and Answers 1. How many viruses do we carry at any given time? Why don't these make us sick? - Answer-- most viruses just pass through us - non-human viruses - Viruses can be beneficial (thermotolerant fungi) - Strong immune system! How can viruses be beneficial? Why do we care that they comprise the most biodiversity on the planet? -Answer-Co-evolution, thermotolerant fungi, enteric virus replaces function of commensal bacteria W...

Virology - Test 2Host factors influencing virus infection - correct answer -age -general health and nutrition -genetic factors -immunity The immune system has 2 subdivisions - correct answer 1. Innate defenses 2. Adaptive immunity Innate defenses - correct answer provide broad, normally ever- present, nonspecific defense against any pathogen Adaptive immunity - correct answer immune cells are induced to recognize and remember specific pathogens (memory immune response) Innate imm...

Virology Chapter 19Prions and viroid’s - correct answer are unconventional infectious agents. Prions - correct answer infectious proteins that cause a group of diseases of the brain and nervous system called transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) Viroid’s - correct answer small, pathogenic RNAs that cause virus like diseases in plants TSEs - correct answer • None of the TSEs evoke an immune response. • Prions cause a no inflammatory process that results in vacillation...

Mycology/Parasitology/Virology Sporothrix schneckii - correct answer dimorphic, subcutaneous infection (sporotrichosis); lymph and pulmonary infections. Known as rose gardener's disease. Come from rose thorns and contact with sphagnum moss. Grow as small yeast. May be seen in segmented neutrophils and are Cigar Shaped. Coccidiodes immitis (systemic) - correct answer valley fever, infection of lungs, bones, joints, skin, lymph nodes, CNS, and adrenal glands. Acute or chronic and self-limitin...

Virology Questions with complete solution 2024Viral Transport Media (VTM) - correct answer (a) buffered saline, protein stabalizers, antimicrobials (b) Keep at RT until complete (c) store at minus 70 URT viruses (5) - correct answer (a) rhinovirus (b) influenza (c) parainfluenza (d) RSV (e) adenovirus Croup and bronchitis viruses (4) - correct answer (a) influenze (b) parainfluenza (c) RSV (d) adenovirus Childhood pneumonia viruses (4) - correct answer (a) RSV (b) parainfluenza (c) aden...

VirologyViral Transport Media (VTM) - correct answer (a) buffered saline, protein stabalizers, antimicrobials (b) Keep at RT until complete (c) store at minus 70 URT viruses (5) - correct answer (a) rhinovirus (b) influenza (c) parainfluenza (d) RSV (e) adenovirus Croup and bronchitis viruses (4) - correct answer (a) influenze (b) parainfluenza (c) RSV (d) adenovirus Childhood pneumonia viruses (4) - correct answer (a) RSV (b) parainfluenza (c) adenovirus (d) VZV Adult pneumonia viru...

Ciulla: Virology1. The retrovirus responsible for causing acquired immune deficiency syndrome is a member of the family A. Orthomyxoviridae B. Paramyxoviridae C. Retroviridae D. Flaviviridae - correct answer C. Retroviridae 2. The appearance of Koplik spots in the oral mucosa of patients is characteristic of infection with what viral agent? A. Hepatitis B. Measles C. Rabies D. Smallpox - correct answer B. Measles 3. Characteristics of this DNA hepatitis virus include infecti...

NMU CLS-M Mycology, Virology, and Parasitology Practicum Exam Questions with Verified Answers..docx

NMU CLS-M Mycology, Virology, and Parasitology Practicum Exam Questions with Verified Answers..docx NMU CLS-M Mycology, Virology, and Parasitology Practicum Exam Questions with Verified Answers..docx