Question 1

Human herpesviruses have been designated by combining HHV (human herpesvirus)with numbers corresponding to the severity of the diseases they cause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An older adult is complaining of an intensely painful rash that has appeared as a patch on one side of his chest.This description is consistent with

Accepted Answer

A)  chickenpox. 
B)  roseola. 
C)  shingles. 
D)  smallpox. 
E)  whitlow. 
A)  chickenpox. 
B)  roseola. 
C)  shingles. 
D)  smallpox. 
E)  whitlow.

Question 3

Which of the following viruses is a DNA virus that infects liver cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  hepadnaviruses 
B)  herpesviruses 
C)  polyomaviruses 
D)  poxviruses 
E)  adenoviruses 
A)  hepadnaviruses 
B)  herpesviruses 
C)  polyomaviruses 
D)  poxviruses 
E)  adenoviruses

Question 4

A new virus is discovered that has double stranded DNA and no envelope.The highly purified virions form large crystals.This new virus is most likely a member of which virus family?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adenoviridae 
B)  Herpesviridae 
C)  Papillomarviridae 
D)  Poxviridae 
E)  Papillomaviridae 
A)  Adenoviridae 
B)  Herpesviridae 
C)  Papillomarviridae 
D)  Poxviridae 
E)  Papillomaviridae

Question 5

The disease known as molluscum contagiosum is cause by a (herpesvirus/papillomavirus/poxvirus).

Accepted Answer

The answer of The disease known as molluscum contagiosum is...

Question 6

Which of the following characteristics are common to Poxviridae,Herpesviridae,and Hepadnaviridae?

Accepted Answer

A)  double-stranded DNA in the virion 
B)  a complex capsid 
C)  the presence of an envelope 
D)  double-stranded DNA in the virion with a complex capsid 
E)  double-stranded DNA in the virion and the presence of an envelope 
A)  double-stranded DNA in the virion 
B)  a complex capsid 
C)  the presence of an envelope 
D)  double-stranded DNA in the virion with a complex capsid 
E)  double-stranded DNA in the virion and the presence of an envelope

Question 7

Which of the following is a vaccine-preventable disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  genital warts 
B)  genital herpes 
C)  fifth disease 
D)  infectious mononucleosis 
E)  roseola 
A)  genital warts 
B)  genital herpes 
C)  fifth disease 
D)  infectious mononucleosis 
E)  roseola

Question 8

Replication of the hepadnaviridae genome requires (RNA polymerase/reverse transcriptase).

Accepted Answer

reverse tr

Question 9

Immunization with (chickenpox/cowpox/monkeypox)will provide protection against smallpox.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Immunization with (chickenpox/cowpox/monkeypox)will provide protection against smallpox....

Question 10

What is the likelihood the average college freshman has been infected with HHV-4,also known as Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)?

Accepted Answer

A)  70% 
B)  40% 
C)  16% 
D)  4% 
E)  1% 
A)  70% 
B)  40% 
C)  16% 
D)  4% 
E)  1%

Question 11

In infections with human herpesvirus (1/2/3/4),the virus becomes latent in B lymphocytes and suppresses apoptosis,contributing to lymphomas associated with this virus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In infections with human herpesvirus (1/2/3/4),the virus...

Question 12

human herpesvirus 4 (EBV)is implicated in which of the following diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hodgkin's lymphoma 
B)  cervical cancer 
C)  oral hairy leukoplakia 
D)  chronic fatigue syndrome 
E)  Hodgkin's lymphoma, chronic fatigue syndrome, and oral hairy leukoplakia 
A)  Hodgkin's lymphoma 
B)  cervical cancer 
C)  oral hairy leukoplakia 
D)  chronic fatigue syndrome 
E)  Hodgkin's lymphoma, chronic fatigue syndrome, and oral hairy leukoplakia

Question 13

High fever,headache,extreme fatigue,and a rash on the face that progresses to fluid- and pus-filled sores before crusting over and healing are signs and symptoms consistent with infection with

Accepted Answer

A)  adenovirus. 
B)  herpesvirus. 
C)  papillomavirus. 
D)  polyomavirus. 
E)  poxvirus. 
A)  adenovirus. 
B)  herpesvirus. 
C)  papillomavirus. 
D)  polyomavirus. 
E)  poxvirus.

Question 14

Shingles,or herpes zoster,is caused by the virus that also causes

Accepted Answer

A)  cold sores. 
B)  chickenpox. 
C)  smallpox. 
D)  molluscum contagiosum. 
E)  warts. 
A)  cold sores. 
B)  chickenpox. 
C)  smallpox. 
D)  molluscum contagiosum. 
E)  warts.

Question 15

Which of the following viruses are the only ssDNA viruses that cause disease in humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parvoviridae 
B)  Hepadnaviridae 
C)  Poxviridae 
D)  Polyomaviridae 
E)  Herpesviridae 
A)  Parvoviridae 
B)  Hepadnaviridae 
C)  Poxviridae 
D)  Polyomaviridae 
E)  Herpesviridae

Question 16

Adenoviruses infect

Accepted Answer

A)  the digestive tract. 
B)  the respiratory tract. 
C)  the nervous system. 
D)  both the digestive tract and the respiratory tract. 
E)  both the respiratory tract and the nervous system. 
A)  the digestive tract. 
B)  the respiratory tract. 
C)  the nervous system. 
D)  both the digestive tract and the respiratory tract. 
E)  both the respiratory tract and the nervous system.

Question 17

Skin lesions described as "dewdrops on rose petals" are characteristic of (chickenpox/monkeypox/shingles).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Skin lesions described as "dewdrops on rose...

Question 18

Which of the following statements concerning the hepatitis B vaccine is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It must be given in three doses. 
B)  It is protective against the virus in 95% of vaccinated individuals. 
C)  It is recommended for high-risk groups. 
D)  It must be repeated every five years. 
E)  Immunity can last at least 20 years and may be for life. 
A)  It must be given in three doses. 
B)  It is protective against the virus in 95% of vaccinated individuals. 
C)  It is recommended for high-risk groups. 
D)  It must be repeated every five years. 
E)  Immunity can last at least 20 years and may be for life.

Question 19

What viral disease has been successfully eradicated?

Accepted Answer

A)  smallpox 
B)  cowpox 
C)  vaccinia 
D)  varicella 
E)  erythrovirus 
A)  smallpox 
B)  cowpox 
C)  vaccinia 
D)  varicella 
E)  erythrovirus

Question 20

Nearly everyone appears to be infected with polyomaviruses BK and JC by the age of 15.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Pathogenic DNA Viruses

Human herpesviruses have been designated by combining HHV (human herpesvirus)with numbers corresponding to the severity of the diseases they cause.

An older adult is complaining of an intensely painful rash that has appeared as a patch on one side of his chest.This description is consistent with

Which of the following viruses is a DNA virus that infects liver cells?

A new virus is discovered that has double stranded DNA and no envelope.The highly purified virions form large crystals.This new virus is most likely a member of which virus family?

The disease known as molluscum contagiosum is cause by a (herpesvirus/papillomavirus/poxvirus).

Which of the following characteristics are common to Poxviridae,Herpesviridae,and Hepadnaviridae?

Which of the following is a vaccine-preventable disease?

Replication of the hepadnaviridae genome requires (RNA polymerase/reverse transcriptase).

Immunization with (chickenpox/cowpox/monkeypox)will provide protection against smallpox.

What is the likelihood the average college freshman has been infected with HHV-4,also known as Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)?

In infections with human herpesvirus (1/2/3/4),the virus becomes latent in B lymphocytes and suppresses apoptosis,contributing to lymphomas associated with this virus.

human herpesvirus 4 (EBV)is implicated in which of the following diseases?

High fever,headache,extreme fatigue,and a rash on the face that progresses to fluid- and pus-filled sores before crusting over and healing are signs and symptoms consistent with infection with

Shingles,or herpes zoster,is caused by the virus that also causes

Which of the following viruses are the only ssDNA viruses that cause disease in humans?

Adenoviruses infect

Skin lesions described as "dewdrops on rose petals" are characteristic of (chickenpox/monkeypox/shingles).

Which of the following statements concerning the hepatitis B vaccine is FALSE?

What viral disease has been successfully eradicated?

Nearly everyone appears to be infected with polyomaviruses BK and JC by the age of 15.

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