Viral Transmission and Infection Quiz

Chemical transmission is not a recognized mode of viral transmission; common modes include airborne, droplet, and contact.

Respiratory viruses primarily target the lungs, causing infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis.

Race is not a factor influencing viral transmission; factors include environment, host immunity, and viral characteristics.

Cough is a common symptom of viral respiratory infections, often accompanying conditions like the flu or the common cold.

Rhinovirus is a common cause of the common cold, leading to mild respiratory symptoms in infected individuals.

Pathogenicity refers to the capability of a virus to induce disease in a host organism.

COVID-19 is caused by the coronavirus, specifically the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Polio is a viral disease known for primarily affecting the nervous system, leading to paralysis.

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

A virus that infects bacteria is called a bacteriophage, targeting and infecting bacterial cells.

Infection is the entry and establishment of a virus within a host cell, initiating the replication process.

HIV is a well-known example of a retrovirus, characterized by the reverse transcription of its RNA genome into DNA.

Hemagglutinin is the surface protein on influenza viruses that plays a key role in subtype determination.

Influenza Type A is capable of infecting both birds and humans, contributing to the emergence of pandemics.

HPV is linked to cervical cancer, emphasizing the importance of HPV vaccination for prevention.