Viral Infections and Associated Complications Quiz

Rhinovirus is the most common cause of the common cold.

HIV primarily infects and destroys CD4 cells, weakening the immune system.

Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox.

Dengue fever is caused by the dengue virus.

Hepatitis C virus infection increases the risk of liver cancer.

Zika virus primarily spreads through mosquito bites.

HPV infection increases the risk of cervical cancer.

EBV is commonly linked to the development of infectious mononucleosis.

SARS is caused by a coronavirus.

Hepatitis A virus is primarily transmitted through contaminated food or water.

HSV is associated with cold sores or fever blisters.

RSV primarily targets the epithelial cells of the respiratory tract.

Hepatitis A virus is mainly transmitted through contaminated water or food.

Bats serve as the primary reservoir for the Ebola virus in nature.

Valacyclovir is often used to treat herpes zoster (shingles) infections.

Measles virus typically incubates for 1-2 weeks before symptoms appear.

Oseltamivir, also known as Tamiflu, is often prescribed for influenza treatment.

Hepatitis C virus replicates primarily in the liver.

TDF is often used as PrEP to prevent HIV infection.

Ebola virus spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids of infected individuals.

Acyclovir is commonly used to treat herpes simplex virus infections.

Coxsackievirus A16 causes hand, foot, and mouth disease.

NRTIs inhibit HIV replication by targeting reverse transcriptase.

Rabies virus is primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected animals.

EBV infection is linked to the development of chronic fatigue syndrome.