Capsids Off to You
What type of virus lacks an envelope?
naked virus
Retroviruses are named for producing DNA from RNA using what enzyme?
Reverse transcriptase
The recommended method for detecting influenza A & B in most laboratories today
PCR/RT-PCR
This hepatitis virus is commonly transmitted via contaminated shellfish
Hepatitis A
This virus is transmitted by rodent excreta and causes pulmonary syndrome
Hantavirus
Hemagglutinin and neuraminidase are surface glycoproteins found on what virus?
Influenza virus
What is the primary screening test for HIV infection?
ELISA
This virus causes severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
Coronavirus
Kaposi's sarcoma is associated with which virus?
HHV-8
This virus is transmitted by the fecal-oral route, is the most common cause of gastroenteritis in children, and has been called winter vomiting disease
Rotavirus
An inflammation of the brain and meninges without postive bacterial cultures
Aseptic meningitis
This is the first laboratory marker detectable after HIV infection
Viral RNA
The virus responsible for chickenpox and shingles
VZV
A recovered HBV patient will have which markers present?
Anti-HBc positive, anti-HBs positive, HBsAg negative
A bat exposure warrants emergency treatment for possible exposure to this virus
Rabies
A pathogen that causes a global outbreak of serious illness of which little natural immunity exists and that has sustained person-to-person transmission is deemed a:
Pandemic
What cell marker is used to monitor disease progression in HIV patient?
CD4
This antiviral drug is used specifically to treat Influenza
Relenza
A child with “slapped cheek” rash is infected with this virus
Parvovirus B19
This virus may be found in summers in Illinois and is associated with standing water.
West Nile Virus
This type of swab should NOT be used for viral collection
Calcium alginate
This antiviral therapy is used specifically for HIV
HAART
What type of viral genetic change results from point mutations in HA or NA genes?
Antigenic drift
The common name for rubeola virus
Measles
Two part: this infectious agent responsible for transmissible spongiform encephalopathies AND is composed solely of what material?
Prions/proteins