Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection Quiz

Test your knowledge on CMV infection with these 15 questions covering transmission, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Get ready to learn!

#1

Which virus causes Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection?

Herpes simplex virus
Human papillomavirus
Cytomegalovirus
Varicella-zoster virus
#2

What is the most common mode of CMV transmission?

Respiratory droplets
Sexual contact
Blood transfusion
Vertical transmission (mother to fetus)
#3

What is the main preventive measure for CMV infection in pregnant women?

Avoiding contact with children
Routine vaccination
Hand hygiene
Avoiding contact with bodily fluids
#4

What percentage of adults worldwide are estimated to be seropositive for CMV?

20-30%
50-60%
70-80%
90-100%
#5

What is the most common clinical manifestation of CMV infection in newborns?

Jaundice
Seizures
Microcephaly
Hepatosplenomegaly
#6

Which of the following is a common symptom of CMV infection?

Jaundice
Rash
Enlarged lymph nodes
Asymptomatic in healthy individuals
#7

Which organ is commonly affected by CMV in immunocompromised individuals?

Liver
Heart
Lungs
Retina
#8

Which population group is at the highest risk for severe complications from CMV infection?

Young children
Healthy adults
Elderly individuals
Immunocompromised individuals
#9

What is the incubation period of CMV infection?

1-2 days
1-2 weeks
1-2 months
1-2 years
#10

Which of the following is NOT a common complication of CMV infection in transplant recipients?

Gastrointestinal ulcers
Interstitial pneumonia
Neurological complications
Hepatic necrosis
#11

Which antiviral medication is commonly used for the treatment of severe CMV infection?

Acyclovir
Ganciclovir
Oseltamivir
Ribavirin
#12

Which of the following is NOT a congenital symptom of CMV infection?

Microcephaly
Hepatitis
Hearing loss
Intellectual disability
#13

Which type of cells does CMV primarily infect in the body?

Neurons
Hepatocytes
T lymphocytes
Epithelial cells
#14

What is the primary mode of diagnosis for CMV infection?

Physical examination
Blood culture
Serological testing
CT scan
#15

Which of the following is a common side effect of ganciclovir therapy for CMV infection?

Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Neutropenia
Hyperglycemia

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