Exam (elaborations)
PHMY 610 RESPIRATORY EXAM 3 LATEST VERSION
- Course
- Institution
PHMY 610 RESPIRATORY EXAM 3 LATEST VERSION...
[Show more]
Content preview
PHMY 610 RESPIRATORY EXAM 3LATEST VERSION
respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is:
DNA or RNA?
segmented or non-segmented?
enveloped or non-enveloped?
RNA (ssRNA), non-segmented, enveloped
what is the most common syndrome with RSV
common cold
what can RSV cause in younger children
bronchiolitis and/or pneumonia
when is the peak RSV season
late fall-winter
what are risk factors for poor outcomes with RSV
premature infants, < 2 years old with CLD/heart disease, IC children, children
with NM disorders, < 8 weeks of age = most severe
what are two important proteins on RSV
attachment glycoprotein (G) and fusion glycoprotein (F)
what is attachment glycoprotein of RSV important for
attaching to epithelial cells - also induces neutralizing antibody responses and
can induce IFN=gamma producing T cells
T/F: nucleoprotein and M2-1 of RSV are conserved internal protein and can
induce IFN-gamma producing CD8+ T cells
true
which RSV protein is required for cell entry
, fusion glycoprotein
which protein is a highly conserved antigen across all known RSV subtypes,
induces neutralizing antibody responses, and can induce IFN gamma producing
T cells
fusion glycoprotein
what is pre fusion glycoprotein required for
binding/fission
what are ways to diagnose RSV
antigen/antibody testing, PCR (best option)
T/F: antigen/antibody testing for RSV is sensitive in children and adults
false, not sensitive in adults
is PCR very sensitive in really young children
not really
is viral culture done with RSV
rarely ever
do adults typically need RSV diagnosis
rarely ever
is there an RSV immunoglobulin option for treatment
one exists, but is not readily available or widely used
what is main target protein for drug therapy with RSV
fusion glycoprotein (pre-F)
who is the RSV vaccine for
adults > 60 and pregnancy 32-36 weeks gestation
what family is metapneumovirus in
paroxymovirus
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller luzlinkuz. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
82013 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now