Question 1

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

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Question 2

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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Question 4

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

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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.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

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

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A)   70%
B)   40%
C)   16%
D)   4%
E)   1%F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 6

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

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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 envelopeF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

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

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Question 8

Adenoviruses infect

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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.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

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?

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A)   Adenoviridae
B)   Herpesviridae
C)   Papillomarviridae
D)   Poxviridae
E)   PapillomaviridaeF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

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

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A)   hepadnaviruses
B)   herpesviruses
C)   polyomaviruses
D)   poxviruses
E)   adenovirusesF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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Question 14

What viral disease has been successfully eradicated?

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A)   smallpox
B)   cowpox
C)   vaccinia
D)   varicella
E)   erythrovirusF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

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

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A)   Parvoviridae
B)   Hepadnaviridae
C)   Poxviridae
D)   Polyomaviridae
E)   HerpesviridaeF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 16

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

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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 leukoplakiaF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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.

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Question 19

Which of the following is a vaccine-preventable disease?

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A)   genital warts
B)   genital herpes
C)   fifth disease
D)   infectious mononucleosis
E)   roseolaF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

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

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A)   chickenpox.
B)   roseola.
C)   shingles.
D)   smallpox.
E)   whitlow.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Exam 24: Pathogenic DNA Viruses

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

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

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Adenoviruses infect

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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What viral disease has been successfully eradicated?

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

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

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

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

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Which of the following is a vaccine-preventable disease?

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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

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

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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?

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