Question 1

Which assay is the current recommended method of detection in most laboratories for influenza A and B viruses?

Accepted Answer

A) Conventional cell culture 
B) Enzyme immunoassays 
C) Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) 
D) Shell vial culture

Question 2

Match the virus with the specimen in which it is most commonly isolated.
-Skin and mucous membranes

Accepted Answer

A) Varicella-zoster virus 
B) Enterovirus 
C) Human papillomavirus (HPV) 
D) Parainfluenza virus 
E) CMV

Question 3

Amie's,Leibovitz-Emory,and Stuart's are all types of:

Accepted Answer

A) cell lines. 
B) cell culture media. 
C) automated systems. 
D) transport media.

Question 4

Match the virus with the specimen in which it is most commonly isolated.
-Urine

Accepted Answer

A) Varicella-zoster virus 
B) Enterovirus 
C) Human papillomavirus (HPV) 
D) Parainfluenza virus 
E) CMV

Question 5

Match the virus with the specimen in which it is most commonly isolated.
-Genital

Accepted Answer

A) Varicella-zoster virus 
B) Enterovirus 
C) Human papillomavirus (HPV) 
D) Parainfluenza virus 
E) CMV

Question 6

Match the virus with its corresponding property.
-p24 protein

Accepted Answer

A) RSV 
B) HIV 
C) CMV 
D) Adenovirus 
E) HSV
F)Pediatric respiratory virus
G)Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
H)Influenzas A and B

Question 7

Match the virus with its corresponding property.
-R-Mix cells

Accepted Answer

A) RSV 
B) HIV 
C) CMV 
D) Adenovirus 
E) HSV
F)Pediatric respiratory virus
G)Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
H)Influenzas A and B

Question 8

Match the cells with the appropriate cell line.
-Primary cell line

Accepted Answer

A) HEp-2 culture cells 
B) Monkey kidney cells 
C) Fibroblast cells

Question 9

If a virus is referred to as naked,it means it lacks which structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Protein coat 
B) Capsid 
C) Envelope 
D) Nucleocapsid

Question 10

To detect immunoglobulin M (IgM)antibodies in an acute phase,blood should be collected in _____ days after the onset of infection.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 to 5 
B) 5 to 7 
C) 7 to 14 
D) longer than 21

Question 11

The enzyme-linked virus-inducible system (ELVIS)uses a cloned β-galactosidase gene that is expressed only when cells are infected with what virus?

Accepted Answer

A) RSV 
B) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 
C) HSV 
D) Cytomegalovirus (CM
A)

Question 12

If Negri bodies are identified in brain tissue through cytologic means,then the virus is identified as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) adenovirus. 
B) parvovirus. 
C) rabies virus. 
D) varicella virus.

Question 13

The appropriate temperature in which to store specimens for viral isolation is ____°C.

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 25 
C) 30 
D) 37

Question 14

Match the virus with the appropriate specimen.
-Vesicular

Accepted Answer

A) Adenovirus 
B) HSV 
C) HBV 
D) Arbovirus

Question 15

List these six steps of viral replication in order of appearance.
Assembly
Uncoating
Attachment
Release
Synthesis
Penetration

Accepted Answer

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Exam 63: Overview of the Methods and Strategies in Virology

Which assay is the current recommended method of detection in most laboratories for influenza A and B viruses?