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Microbiology

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Set 24 Introduction To Viruses That Infect Humans The Dna Viruses

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Question 1

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Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) has the following characteristics, except

A)it replicates in T-lymphocytes, macrophages, and salivary gland tissue.
B)it causes roseola in infants.
C)it appears as a mononucleosis-like illness in adults.
D)it causes Kaposi's sarcoma.
E)it is transmitted by saliva.

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Question 2

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Smallpox is a disease in which

A)fever, malaise, rash, possible toxemia and shock occurs.
B)virus becomes latent in ganglia of sensory neurons.
C)recurrent episodes are called shingles.
D)transmission occurs only by direct skin contact with skin crusts.
E)All of these choices are correct.

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Question 3

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Which of the following antivirals is not used for treatment of HSV-1 and HSV-2?

A)interferon
B)valacyclovir
C)acyclovir
D)famciclovir
E)All of these choices are correct.

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