Question 1

Herpes whitlow is a deep-set herpes simplex virus infection of the

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A) nasal mucosa. 
B) finger. 
C) oral mucosa and tongue. 
D) eye. 
E) newborn. 
A) nasal mucosa. 
B) finger. 
C) oral mucosa and tongue. 
D) eye. 
E) newborn.

Question 2

Viruses called _____ viruses become permanent residents in host cells and alternate between inactive periods and recurrent infections.

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The answer of Viruses called _____ viruses become permanent residents...

Question 3

Which of the following preventative measures is used to protect renal transplant patients from BK virus infection?

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A) vaccination 
B) injections of pooled human gamma globulin 
C) prophylactic treatment with human leukocyte interferon 
D) prophylactic treatment with amantadine 
A) vaccination 
B) injections of pooled human gamma globulin 
C) prophylactic treatment with human leukocyte interferon 
D) prophylactic treatment with amantadine

Question 4

Compare and contrast chickenpox and shingles, and explain the underlying reasons for their differences in pathogenesis.

Accepted Answer

Chickenpox and shingles are both caused

Question 5

Parvovirus B19 causes a fatal anemia in the fetus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following are found in pox viruses?

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A) envelope 
B) RNA 
C) DNA 
D) capsid 
E) surface tubules
F)outer membrane
G)core membrane 
A) envelope 
B) RNA 
C) DNA 
D) capsid 
E) surface tubules
F)outer membrane
G)core membrane

Question 7

Herpes simplex-1 (HSV-1) enters the _____ cranial nerve where it becomes latent.

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The answer of Herpes simplex-1 (HSV-1) enters the _____ cranial...

Question 8

Variola major and variola minor are the two principal forms of smallpox disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following are ways to control or treat Hepatitis B?

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A) recombinant interferon 
B) heptavax vaccine 
C) Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) 
D) recombivax vaccine 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
A) recombinant interferon 
B) heptavax vaccine 
C) Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) 
D) recombivax vaccine 
E) All of these choices are correct.

Question 10

Which infection are you likely looking at if you view a direct smear of a cervical scraping and see enlarged (multinucleate giant) cells and intranuclear inclusions?

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A) HCV 
B) EBV 
C) HSV-2 
D) VZV 
E) HPV 
A) HCV 
B) EBV 
C) HSV-2 
D) VZV 
E) HPV

Question 11

Which is incorrect about smallpox?

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A) There is an effective vaccine. 
B) Transmission is by ingesting contaminated water or food. 
C) The vaccine is effective even if given in the first few days after exposure. 
D) The poxvirus called variola is the etiological agent. 
E) The last case was seen in 1977. 
A) There is an effective vaccine. 
B) Transmission is by ingesting contaminated water or food. 
C) The vaccine is effective even if given in the first few days after exposure. 
D) The poxvirus called variola is the etiological agent. 
E) The last case was seen in 1977.

Question 12

Which of the following viruses is an RNA virus that causes many cases of transfusion hepatitis?

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A) Hepatitis C virus (HCV) 
B) Hepatitis B virus (HBV) 
C) adenovirus 
D) Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) 
E) cytomegalovirus (CMV) 
A) Hepatitis C virus (HCV) 
B) Hepatitis B virus (HBV) 
C) adenovirus 
D) Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) 
E) cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Question 13

The oral cavity infection called _____ occurs when herpetic vesicles cover the oral mucosa, tongue, cheeks, and lips.

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The answer of The oral cavity infection called _____ occurs...

Question 14

Passive artificial immunity to the Hepatitis B virus is provided by immunization with __________.

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis

Question 15

The hepadnaviruses

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A) include the adenoviruses. 
B) show tropism for the liver. 
C) are transmitted by respiratory secretions. 
D) are nonenveloped, double-stranded DNA viruses. 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
A) include the adenoviruses. 
B) show tropism for the liver. 
C) are transmitted by respiratory secretions. 
D) are nonenveloped, double-stranded DNA viruses. 
E) All of these choices are correct.

Question 16

Varicella and herpes zoster are caused by the same virus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The smallpox vaccine uses the _____ virus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The smallpox vaccine uses the _____ virus....

Question 18

Which virus may play a role in multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Epstein-Barr Virus 
B) human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) 
C) cytomegalovirus (CMV) 
D) herpes simplex virus-2 
E) smallpox 
A) Epstein-Barr Virus 
B) human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) 
C) cytomegalovirus (CMV) 
D) herpes simplex virus-2 
E) smallpox

Question 19

Select the following statements that apply to human polyomavirses.

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A) Most infections with BK and JC virus are asymptomatic. 
B) BK and JC virus infections are believed to be common. 
C) JC virus may cause a demyelinating disease affecting the cerebrum in immunocompromised patients. 
D) Polyomaviruses are well-recognized oncogenic agents in humans. 
E) Recipients of renal transplants are at risk for complications caused by BK virus. 
A) Most infections with BK and JC virus are asymptomatic. 
B) BK and JC virus infections are believed to be common. 
C) JC virus may cause a demyelinating disease affecting the cerebrum in immunocompromised patients. 
D) Polyomaviruses are well-recognized oncogenic agents in humans. 
E) Recipients of renal transplants are at risk for complications caused by BK virus.

Question 20

Using at least three examples, summarize how HPV can be prevented.

Accepted Answer

HPV can be prevented through vaccination

Exam 24: Introduction to Viruses That Infect Humans: the Dna Viruses

Herpes whitlow is a deep-set herpes simplex virus infection of the

Viruses called _____ viruses become permanent residents in host cells and alternate between inactive periods and recurrent infections.

Which of the following preventative measures is used to protect renal transplant patients from BK virus infection?

Compare and contrast chickenpox and shingles, and explain the underlying reasons for their differences in pathogenesis.

Parvovirus B19 causes a fatal anemia in the fetus.

Which of the following are found in pox viruses?

Herpes simplex-1 (HSV-1) enters the _____ cranial nerve where it becomes latent.

Variola major and variola minor are the two principal forms of smallpox disease.

Which of the following are ways to control or treat Hepatitis B?

Which infection are you likely looking at if you view a direct smear of a cervical scraping and see enlarged (multinucleate giant) cells and intranuclear inclusions?

Which is incorrect about smallpox?

Which of the following viruses is an RNA virus that causes many cases of transfusion hepatitis?

The oral cavity infection called _____ occurs when herpetic vesicles cover the oral mucosa, tongue, cheeks, and lips.

Passive artificial immunity to the Hepatitis B virus is provided by immunization with __________.

The hepadnaviruses

Varicella and herpes zoster are caused by the same virus.

The smallpox vaccine uses the _____ virus.

Which virus may play a role in multiple sclerosis?

Select the following statements that apply to human polyomavirses.

Using at least three examples, summarize how HPV can be prevented.

The Main Themes of Microbiology

The Chemistry of Biology

Tools of the Laboratory: Methods of Studying Microorganisms

A Survey of Prokaryotic Cells and Microorganisms

A Survey of Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms

An Introduction to Viruses

Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, and Growth

An Introduction to Microbial Metabolism: the Chemical Crossroads of Life

Microbial Genetics

Genetic Engineering: a Revolution in Molecular Biology

Physical and Chemical Agents for Microbial Control

Drugs, Microbes, Host--The Elements of Chemotherapy

Microbe-Human Interactions: Infection and Disease

An Introduction to Host Defenses and Innate Immunities

Adaptive, Specific Immunity and Immunization

Disorders in Immunity

Procedures for Identifying Pathogens and Diagnosing Infections

The Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Cocci of Medical Importance

The Gram-Positive Bacilli of Medical Importance

The Gram-Negative Bacilli of Medical Importance

Miscellaneous Bacterial Agents of Disease

The Fungi of Medical Importance

The Parasites of Medical Importance

The Rna Viruses That Infect Humans

Environmental Microbiology

Applied and Industrial Microbiology

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