Question 1

Zoster immune globulin (ZIG) and varicella-zoster immune globulin (VZIG) are attenuated vaccines for childhood vaccination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Herpes keratitis is an infection of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

As of 2000, according to the International Committee on the Taxonomy of Viruses, how are viruses classified?

Accepted Answer

A) Genetic information only 
B) Structure only 
C) Chemical composition and structure 
D) Genetic information, structure, and chemical composition 
E) Genetic information, structure, host, and diseases caused 
A) Genetic information only 
B) Structure only 
C) Chemical composition and structure 
D) Genetic information, structure, and chemical composition 
E) Genetic information, structure, host, and diseases caused

Question 4

The hepadnaviruses:

Accepted Answer

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 the 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 the choices are correct.

Question 5

Burkett lymphoma is a B-cell malignancy, usually of the jaw, associated with Epstein-Barr infection or coinfection with other diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Fifth disease:

Accepted Answer

A) is caused by Parvovirus B19. 
B) is a childhood febrile disease with a bright red rash on the cheeks. 
C) involves pathogen capable of crossing the placenta. 
D) in immunodeficient children, destroys red blood cell stem cells. 
E) All of the choices are correct. 
A) is caused by Parvovirus B19. 
B) is a childhood febrile disease with a bright red rash on the cheeks. 
C) involves pathogen capable of crossing the placenta. 
D) in immunodeficient children, destroys red blood cell stem cells. 
E) All of the choices are correct.

Question 7

Hepatitis B infection:

Accepted Answer

A) has an incubation of 1 to 3 weeks. 
B) can be transmitted by the fecal-oral route. 
C) increases risk for hepatocellular cancer. 
D) is due to a flavivirus. 
E) All of the choices are correct. 
A) has an incubation of 1 to 3 weeks. 
B) can be transmitted by the fecal-oral route. 
C) increases risk for hepatocellular cancer. 
D) is due to a flavivirus. 
E) All of the choices are correct.

Question 8

Which is incorrect about smallpox?

Accepted Answer

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 9

Describe viral latency and oncogenicity, and discuss two examples of latent DNA viruses and two examples of oncogenic DNA viruses.

Accepted Answer

Viral latency refers to the ability of a

Question 10

Which is incorrect about viral diseases?

Accepted Answer

A) Some DNA viruses can become permanent residents of host cells. 
B) Viral diseases can be zoonoses. 
C) Most DNA viruses multiply in and are released from the cytoplasm. 
D) Some viruses are teratogenic. 
E) Diagnosis of some diseases involves antigen detection with monoclonal antibodies. 
A) Some DNA viruses can become permanent residents of host cells. 
B) Viral diseases can be zoonoses. 
C) Most DNA viruses multiply in and are released from the cytoplasm. 
D) Some viruses are teratogenic. 
E) Diagnosis of some diseases involves antigen detection with monoclonal antibodies.

Question 11

Passive artificial immunity to the hepatitis B virus is provided by immunization with _____.

Accepted Answer

hepatitis

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Viruses with single-stranded DNA are the:

Accepted Answer

A) Herpesviruses. 
B) Poxviruses. 
C) Adenoviruses. 
D) Papovaviruses. 
E) Parvoviruses. 
A) Herpesviruses. 
B) Poxviruses. 
C) Adenoviruses. 
D) Papovaviruses. 
E) Parvoviruses.

Question 14

Poxviruses are the largest and most complex of all animal viruses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

Symptoms of infectious mononucleosis include

Accepted Answer

A) vesicular lesions in oral mucosa. 
B) fever, and pocks on skin. 
C) sore throat, fever, cervical lymphadenopathy, and splenomegaly. 
D) fever, severe diarrhea, pneumonitis, hepatitis, and retinitis. 
E) None of the choices are correct. 
A) vesicular lesions in oral mucosa. 
B) fever, and pocks on skin. 
C) sore throat, fever, cervical lymphadenopathy, and splenomegaly. 
D) fever, severe diarrhea, pneumonitis, hepatitis, and retinitis. 
E) None of the choices are correct.

Question 17

The smallpox vaccine uses the _____ virus.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Smallpox is a disease in which:

Accepted Answer

A) fever, malaise, rash, possible toxemia and shock occurs. 
B) virus becomes latent in ganglia of sensory neurons. 
C) recurrent episodes are called shingles. 
D) can only be transmitted by direct skin contact with skin crusts. 
E) All of the choices are correct. 
A) fever, malaise, rash, possible toxemia and shock occurs. 
B) virus becomes latent in ganglia of sensory neurons. 
C) recurrent episodes are called shingles. 
D) can only be transmitted by direct skin contact with skin crusts. 
E) All of the choices are correct.

Question 19

Varicella and herpes zoster are caused by the same virus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Zoster immune globulin (ZIG) and varicella-zoster immune globulin (VZIG) are attenuated vaccines for childhood vaccination.

Herpes keratitis is an infection of the eye.

As of 2000, according to the International Committee on the Taxonomy of Viruses, how are viruses classified?

The hepadnaviruses:

Burkett lymphoma is a B-cell malignancy, usually of the jaw, associated with Epstein-Barr infection or coinfection with other diseases.

Fifth disease:

Hepatitis B infection:

Which is incorrect about smallpox?

Describe viral latency and oncogenicity, and discuss two examples of latent DNA viruses and two examples of oncogenic DNA viruses.

Which is incorrect about viral diseases?

Passive artificial immunity to the hepatitis B virus is provided by immunization with _____.

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

Viruses with single-stranded DNA are the:

Poxviruses are the largest and most complex of all animal viruses.

Which virus may play a role in multiple sclerosis?

Symptoms of infectious mononucleosis include

The smallpox vaccine uses the _____ virus.

Smallpox is a disease in which:

Varicella and herpes zoster are caused by the same virus.

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

An Introduction to 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, Disease, and Epidemiology

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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