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DNA Virus Review



Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

1. 

Viral taxonomy is not based upon:
a.
type of nucleic acid
b.
type of capsid
c.
enveloped or nonenveloped
d.
type of host
e.
fever of unknown origin
 

2. 

The factor that determines whether a virus binds and enters a cell is molecular recognition of viral and cellular __ receptors.  Cells of different __ bear surface receptors that range from very specific to universal.  Thus a given virus attaches a few to many, depending upon receptor __.
a.
core, origin, number
b.
surface, tissues, specificity
 

3. 

In general, most __ viruses depart their host cell by budding from the nucleus; while most __ viruses bud from the cytoplasmic membrane.
a.
DNA, RNA
b.
RNA, DNA
 

4. 

Childhood viral infections such as these, range from inconsequential to lethal, and are usually transmitted via aerosol droplets, and direct contact.  On the other hand, __ is a zoonotic virus transmitted by a vector.
a.
measles
b.
viral encephalitis
c.
rubella
d.
mumps
e.
chickenpox
 

5. 

Viral infections may be local or disseminate.  Typical of primary infections remaining at the portal of entry is __ , and of those becoming viremic and systemic is __.
a.
influenza, mumps
b.
polio, colds
 

6. 

Viral infection may be:
a.
mild, asymptomatic
b.
self-limited, unavoidable
c.
strictly human or zoonotic
d.
severe, deadly
e.
all of these
 

7. 

Pathogenic DNA viruses are grouped according to types of:
a.
double strandedness
b.
target cells
c.
single strandedness
d.
envelope possession
e.
all of these
 

8. 

The poxviruses, herpesviruses, and hepadnaviruses are __ DNA viruses.  The adenoviruses, papovaviruses, and parvoviruses are __ DNA viruses.
a.
nonenveloped, enveloped
b.
enveloped, nonenveloped
 

9. 

The etiologic agent of smallpox is __ virus.
a.
vaccinia
b.
variola
 

10. 

Unlike similar efforts to control other pathogens, smallpox eradication by vaccination was "easy" because variola:
a.
is genetically stable
b.
is not latent
c.
is not harbored by carriers
d.
is not prone to mutate
e.
all of these
 

11. 

Variola is an potential weapon, but not because:
a.
it is virulent and contagious
b.
of population nonimmunity
c.
inhalant, contact exposure
d.
it is air dispersable
e.
it is a poxvirus
 

12. 

The agent responsible for __ is a herpes virus, and is not a pox virus at all.
a.
buffalopox
b.
rabbitpox
c.
elephantpox
d.
chickenpox
e.
mousepox
 

13. 

The natural animal reservoir of chickenpox virus is:
a.
humans
b.
poultry
c.
dairy cows
d.
monkeys
e.
all of these
 

14. 

Humans appear to be the natural reservoir of two herpes simplex viruses.  HSV-1 is responsible for __ lesions, and HSV-2 causes lesions of the __.  Ordinary enviromental conditions are too harsh for herpesvirus, thus direct, mucosal exposure to infectious secretions is usually involved in transmission.
a.
genitalia, ororpharyngeal
b.
oropharyngeal, genitalia
 

15. 

HSV-1 is the agent for self-limiting __ or fever blisters, of the oral cavity.  In susceptible children, herpetic __, a severe ulceration of the oral mucosa, occurs.  It may be complicated by sore throat, swallowing difficulty and other symptoms.
a.
cold sores, gingivostomatitis
b.
keratitis, herpes labialis
 

16. 

The occurance of HSV-2 genital herpes coincides with __ maturation and activity.  The eruption of __ in and around the genitalia is accompanied by distressing symptoms.  Infection is self-limiting but recurrent bouts may occur, often in response to __ stress, menstruation, and concurrent infection, although symptoms are less severe.
a.
psychological, hair, growing
b.
sexual, vesicles, traumatic
 

17. 

Unlike adult infection, __ herpes is much more severe and potentially life-threatening.  Infection occurs in transit via __ delivery.  Infant mortality is about 30% if only the eyes, mouth, and skin are involved but rises to 80% with __ complications.
a.
neonatal, natural, CNS
b.
fetal, cesarean, umbilical
 

18. 

To avert neonatal herpes, the need to carry out cesarian section is most urgent in a near term mother with history of recurrent __ infection.
a.
herpetic keratitis
b.
herpetic whitlow
c.
cold sores
d.
herpes labialis
e.
genital herpes
 

19. 

Acyclovir is presently the most effective treatment for herpes simplex.  A daily oral dose for 6-12 months helps prevent __ genital herpes.  Topical medications reduce the duration of infection and viral shedding. Nonprescription coldsore medications are soothing but are not directly __.
a.
latent, antibiotic
b.
recurrent, antiviral
 

20. 

The varicella-zoster virus (VSV) is responsible for __ (chickenpox) and its recurrent sequela, herpes __ (shingles).
a.
varicella, zoster
b.
shingles, chickenpox
c.
chickenpox, varicella
d.
zoster, varicella
e.
zoster, shingles
 

21. 

In most cases of chickenpox, recovery confers __ immunity against reinfection. Even subclinical infection can confer __ protection.
a.
lasting, enduring
b.
childhood, adulthood
 

22. 

Some parents regard chickenpox as an inevitable road to developing childhood immunity and deliberately permit exposure to overt cases.  Perhaps this practice would have merit were it not for the prospect of __ and the development of __.
a.
zoster, delayed allergy
b.
latency, shingles
 

23. 

Consequences of fetal or neonatal CMV infection excludes:
a.
normal birth
b.
capillary bleeding, retardation
c.
impaired hearing, visual defects
d.
liver, spleen enlargement
e.
microencephaly, ocular inflammation
 

24. 

The etiologic herpesvirus of roseola infantum, an acute febrile disease of babies is:
a.
T-lymphotrophic virus 6
b.
Epstein-Barr virus
c.
herpes simplex virus 1
d.
herpes simplex virus 2
e.
varicella-zoster virus
 

25. 

Of the major hepatitis viruses, __ is the only DNA virus that causes hepatitis.
a.
HAV
b.
HBV
c.
HCV
d.
HDV delta agent
e.
HEV
 

26. 

Hepatitis D virus, also called __ agent, is a defective RNA virus that is benign unless the same cell is coinfected with __.
a.
alpha, HAV
b.
delta, HBV
 

Matching
 
 

Matching, DNA viruses and diseases:     
a.
poxviridae
d.
adenoviridae
b.
herpesviridae
e.
papovaviridae
c.
hepadnaviridae
f.
parvoviridae
 

27. 

__ hepatitis B
 

28. 

__ colds, keratoconjunctivitis
 

29. 

__ cold sores, mononucleosis
 

30. 

__ erythema infectiosum
 

31. 

__ smallpox, molluscum contagiosum
 

32. 

__ warts, leucoencephalopathy
 



 
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