Arboviruses Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Microbiology and Immunology Arboviruses (Arthropod-borne Viruses) and Rodent-borne Viruses

adenoviruses - Cold, sore throat pink eye Human Close contact, airborne, contaminated surfaces Horizontal Virus arboviruses - Arthropod- borne virus Arthropods (Mosquito, ticks, etc.) Insect bites Horizontal and vertical Virus Epstein-Barr, CMV - Mono Human Passed through body fluids (direct contact) Horizontal and vertical Virus hepatitis A - Liver infection Human Contaminated food/water/objects, close contact Horizontal Virus hepatitis B - Liver infection, cirrhosis HumanC...

Microbiology Question and answers rated A+ What is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea in infants and children? - correct answer Rotaviruses Bacteriostatic - correct answer When bacteria can no longer multiply In which group should Staphylococci and streptococci be classified? - correct answer Gram-positive cocci CDC - correct answer Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Which fungi are commonly associated with reproductive system infections? - correct answer ...

General Characteristics of Viruses- Introduction correct answers -'Filterable' - filter infectious material, filter causing infection smaller than bacteria -Viruses are only active inside host cell - cannot replicate outside of a host cell --Obligate intracellular parasite (OIP) General Characteristics of Viruses- Living vs. Nonliving correct answers -Viruses are acellular - do not have a true cell structure, no organelles -Unable to self-replicate --Viruses produced genome --Viruses d...

Microbiology CH.25 RNA VirusesWhich febrile disease with a rash has a pathogen that can cross the placenta and cause serious fetal damage? a. croup b. mumps c. measles (rubeola) d. rubella - correct answer d. rubella Hydrophobia, the dumb phase, and Nergi bodies in nervous tissue are all part of which disease? a. rabies b. dengue fever c. Norwalk virus d. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) e. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease - correct answer a. rabies Influenza is pred...

MMSC 360 Exam 3- Questions & Answers (100% Correct) MMSC 360 Exam 3- Questions & Answers (100% Correct) General Characteristics of Viruses- Introduction - ANSWER - -'Filterable' - filter infectious material, filter causing infection smaller than bacteria -Viruses are only active inside host cell - cannot replicate outside of a host cell --Obligate intracellular parasite (OIP) General Characteristics of Viruses- Living vs. Nonliving - ANSWER - -Viruses are acellular - do not have a tru...

MMSC 360 Exam 3 Clicker Questions & Answers (100% Correct) MMSC 360 Exam 3 Clicker Questions & Answers (100% Correct) A viral envelope: a) contains a capsid b) contains adhesion molecules c) is primarily proteins and glycoproteins d) all of the above - ANSWER - d) all of the above Arboviruses: a) infect bacteria b) contain DNA and RNA c) are transmitted by arthropods d) can replicate outside of host cell - ANSWER - c) are transmitted by arthropods DNA viruses typically: a) r...

Question 1 Correct 4.17 points out of 4.17 The best defense against arboviruses is . Select one: a. prophylactic rifampin b. vaccination c. vector control d. prompt treatment with acyclovir Question 2 Correct 4.17 points out of 4.17 Meningitis can be caused by a number of microbes, and the causative organism is often identified by microscopic observation of the cerebrospinal fluid. Identify the mismatch in the following list oforganisms and the description of the microscopic obse...

This document includes a full summary of all content seen in the classes taught by Wim Van Bortel of the course Ecology, epidemiology and control of infectious diseases given in the first Master in Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases. Caution: this document does not include the lectures given by professor Herwig Leirs. Obtained result for this course: 16/20

MICRO BIOLOGY Graded Exam #4 • BIO250_MH_V6 • Unit 25: Applied Microbiology and Food and Water Safety Started on Thursday, April 20, 2023, 10:56 PM State Finished Completed on Thursday, April 20, 2023, 11:37 PM Time taken 40 mins 53 secs Grade 120.83 out of 125.00 (97%) Question 1 Correct 4.17 points out of 4.17 Flag question Question text The best defense against arboviruses is ______. Select one: a. vaccination b. prophylactic rifampin c. vector control d. prompt t...