mode of transmission/type of nucleic acid
what is the mode of transmission/type of nucleic acid of Variola
contact - direct, indirect, droplets
double stranded DNA
what is the mode of transmission/type of nucleic acid of roseolovirus
repiratory droplets
double stranded DNA
what is the mode of transmission/type of nucleic acid of hepadnaviruses (hep b)
blood & body fluids
double stranded DNA + single stranded DNA
defning sx of varicella zoster virus (HHV-3)
itchy fluid filled rash (chicken pox)
what specific cell type does variola attack
n/a - systemic
what is the mode of transmission/type of nucleic acid of simplex virus
close bodily contact
double stranded DNA
what is the mode of transmission/type of nucleic acid of HHV-8
blood & body fluids (may include saliva)
double stranded DNA
which viuses have the capability to be latent
HHV-1 & HHV-2 (simplex virus)
HHV-3 (varicellovirus)
HHV-4 (esptein-barr)
HHV-5 (cytomegalovirus)
HHV-6 (roseola)
HHV-8
defning sx of parvovirus
slapped cheek rash - fifth disease
what specific cell type does simplex virus (HHV-1 & HHV-2) attack
epithelial cells
what is the mode of transmission/type of nucleic acid of varicellovirus
repiratory droplets
double stranded DNA
what is the mode of transmission/type of nucleic acid of human papilloma virus
double stranded DNA
Which virus has been completely eradicated
defning sx of hepadnavirus/hepatitis B virus
jaundice - hepatitis
what specific cell type does varicellovirus attack
n/a - systemic
latency - sensory nerves
what is the mode of transmission/type of nucleic acid of epstein-barr virus
saliva- direct or indirect
double stranded DNA
what is the mode of transmission/type of nucleic acid of adenovirus
respiratory droplets
indirect contact
double stranded DNA
which viruses are a concern for pregnant women & why
parvovirus B19: because it causes fetal anemia and possible misscarriage
cytomegalovirus: can cause permanent disability to newborns
both cross the placenta
defning sx of epstein-barr virus
swollen lymph nodes & spleen - infectious mononucleosis
what specific cell type does epstein-barr virus attack
b-cells
what is the mode of transmission/type of nucleic acid of cytomegalovirus
body fluids
crosses placent
double stranded DNA
what is the mode of transmission/type of nucleic acid of parvoviruses B19
respiratory droplets
mom to baby through placenta
single stranded DNA
which DNA virus is the 3rd most common cause of colds
defning sx of roseolovirus (HHV-6)
fever followed by fine sand paper rash - roseola
what specific cell type does cytomegalovirus
n/a - systemic