Question 1

Where does human herpesvirus 4 (EBV)become latent?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the dorsal root ganglion 
B)  in B lymphocytes 
C)  in cytotoxic T lymphocytes 
D)  in brachial ganglia 
E)  in oligodendrocytes 
A)  in the dorsal root ganglion 
B)  in B lymphocytes 
C)  in cytotoxic T lymphocytes 
D)  in brachial ganglia 
E)  in oligodendrocytes

Question 2

A wart on the bottom of the foot is known as a (flat/plantar/seed)wart.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A wart on the bottom of the...

Question 3

Post-exposure vaccination is effective in reducing or preventing disease from variola infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A four-year-old with a history of cold symptoms for two days visits the doctor.On examination,the doctor notices "dewdrops on a rose petal" lesions over the child's back.From what is the child suffering? What are the potential long-term consequences of this infection?

Accepted Answer

The child has a typical case of chickenp

Question 5

Erythema infectiosum is a dangerous but treatable disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the follow produces a rash that leaves permanent scars on the skin?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The large size of poxviruses allows them to

Accepted Answer

A)  be easily isolated in infected cells. 
B)  attach to both animal and human cells. 
C)  provoke a strong immune response in the host. 
D)  travel in droplets. 
E)  be potential vectors for genetic engineering of vaccines. 
A)  be easily isolated in infected cells. 
B)  attach to both animal and human cells. 
C)  provoke a strong immune response in the host. 
D)  travel in droplets. 
E)  be potential vectors for genetic engineering of vaccines.

Question 8

Which of the following is the only DNA virus that can cause viral hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatitis A virus 
B)  hepatitis B virus 
C)  hepatitis C virus 
D)  hepatitis D virus 
E)  hepatitis E virus 
A)  hepatitis A virus 
B)  hepatitis B virus 
C)  hepatitis C virus 
D)  hepatitis D virus 
E)  hepatitis E virus

Question 9

A young man goes to a clinic complaining of discomfort in his foot,especially when standing.Upon examination,the clinician observes raised bumps with rough surfaces on the sole of his foot.These lesions are consistent with

Accepted Answer

A)  whitlow. 
B)  erythema infectiosum. 
C)  molluscum contagiosum. 
D)  shingles. 
E)  warts. 
A)  whitlow. 
B)  erythema infectiosum. 
C)  molluscum contagiosum. 
D)  shingles. 
E)  warts.

Question 10

The disease caused by B19 virus,a (papillomavirus/parvovirus/polyomavirus),is known as erythema infectiosum and produces a distinctive rash.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The disease caused by B19 virus,a (papillomavirus/parvovirus/polyomavirus),is...

Question 11

Gamma interferon is sometimes used to treat infections with

Accepted Answer

A)  adenoviruses. 
B)  herpesviruses. 
C)  poxviruses. 
D)  parvoviruses. 
E)  both herpesviruses and poxviruses. 
A)  adenoviruses. 
B)  herpesviruses. 
C)  poxviruses. 
D)  parvoviruses. 
E)  both herpesviruses and poxviruses.

Question 12

Painful,blister-like lesions that progressively become filled with pus suggest infection with a (herpesvirus/poxvirus/papillomavirus).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Painful,blister-like lesions that progressively become filled with...

Question 13

Human herpesvirus (1/2/3/4)is usually associated with lesions on the genitalia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Human herpesvirus (1/2/3/4)is usually associated with lesions...

Question 14

The cauliflower-like growths on the genitalia called condylomata acuminata are caused by (herpesviruses/papillomaviruses/parvoviruses).

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cauliflower-like growths on the genitalia called...

Question 15

Which of the following statements concerning genital warts is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can be transmitted via fomites. 
B)  They can travel to different locations on the same individual by autoinoculation. 
C)  They can be sexually transmitted. 
D)  The virus may remain latent and cause lesions at a later time. 
E)  The incidence is relatively low because treatment is available. 
A)  They can be transmitted via fomites. 
B)  They can travel to different locations on the same individual by autoinoculation. 
C)  They can be sexually transmitted. 
D)  The virus may remain latent and cause lesions at a later time. 
E)  The incidence is relatively low because treatment is available.

Question 16

An inflamed fluid-filled lesion on the finger caused by either HHV-1 or HHV-2 is known as a (blister/wart/whitlow).

Accepted Answer

The answer of An inflamed fluid-filled lesion on the finger...

Question 17

All poxviruses that infect humans are zoonoses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What cell type can the Simplexviruses infect latently?

Accepted Answer

A)  B cells 
B)  epithelial cells 
C)  neurons 
D)  T cells 
E)  multiple cell types 
A)  B cells 
B)  epithelial cells 
C)  neurons 
D)  T cells 
E)  multiple cell types

Question 19

What is the most prevalent viral infection seen in neonates?

Accepted Answer

A)  human herpesvirus 1 
B)  human herpesvirus 2 
C)  human herpesvirus 4 (EBV) 
D)  varicella-zoster virus 
E)  cytomegalovirus 
A)  human herpesvirus 1 
B)  human herpesvirus 2 
C)  human herpesvirus 4 (EBV) 
D)  varicella-zoster virus 
E)  cytomegalovirus

Question 20

Which of the following poxviruses are zoonoses?

Accepted Answer

A)  molluscum contagiosum 
B)  smallpox 
C)  cowpox 
D)  monkeypox 
E)  both cowpox and monkeypox 
A)  molluscum contagiosum 
B)  smallpox 
C)  cowpox 
D)  monkeypox 
E)  both cowpox and monkeypox

Exam 24: Pathogenic DNA Viruses

Where does human herpesvirus 4 (EBV)become latent?

A wart on the bottom of the foot is known as a (flat/plantar/seed)wart.

Post-exposure vaccination is effective in reducing or preventing disease from variola infection.

A four-year-old with a history of cold symptoms for two days visits the doctor.On examination,the doctor notices "dewdrops on a rose petal" lesions over the child's back.From what is the child suffering? What are the potential long-term consequences of this infection?

Erythema infectiosum is a dangerous but treatable disease.

Which of the follow produces a rash that leaves permanent scars on the skin?

The large size of poxviruses allows them to

Which of the following is the only DNA virus that can cause viral hepatitis?

A young man goes to a clinic complaining of discomfort in his foot,especially when standing.Upon examination,the clinician observes raised bumps with rough surfaces on the sole of his foot.These lesions are consistent with

The disease caused by B19 virus,a (papillomavirus/parvovirus/polyomavirus),is known as erythema infectiosum and produces a distinctive rash.

Gamma interferon is sometimes used to treat infections with

Painful,blister-like lesions that progressively become filled with pus suggest infection with a (herpesvirus/poxvirus/papillomavirus).

Human herpesvirus (1/2/3/4)is usually associated with lesions on the genitalia.

The cauliflower-like growths on the genitalia called condylomata acuminata are caused by (herpesviruses/papillomaviruses/parvoviruses).

Which of the following statements concerning genital warts is FALSE?

An inflamed fluid-filled lesion on the finger caused by either HHV-1 or HHV-2 is known as a (blister/wart/whitlow).

All poxviruses that infect humans are zoonoses.

What cell type can the Simplexviruses infect latently?

What is the most prevalent viral infection seen in neonates?

Which of the following poxviruses are zoonoses?

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