#1
Which of the following is not a DNA virus?
Influenza virus
ExplanationInfluenza virus is an RNA virus.
#2
What is the causative agent of Ebola virus disease?
Filovirus
ExplanationEbola virus disease is caused by a filovirus.
#3
Which antiretroviral drug is commonly used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS?
Zidovudine
ExplanationZidovudine is a common antiretroviral for HIV/AIDS.
#4
What is the main target of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?
Genital mucosa
ExplanationHPV primarily targets the genital mucosa.
#5
Which type of influenza virus is commonly associated with avian (bird) species?
Influenza A
ExplanationInfluenza A virus is commonly associated with avian species.
#6
What is the primary target of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
T lymphocytes
ExplanationHIV primarily targets T lymphocytes.
#7
Which viral disease is caused by a paramyxovirus?
Measles
ExplanationMeasles is caused by a paramyxovirus.
#8
Which hepatitis virus is primarily transmitted through fecal-oral route?
Hepatitis A virus
ExplanationHepatitis A is transmitted via fecal-oral route.
#9
What is the primary reservoir host for the Rabies virus?
Bats
ExplanationBats are the primary reservoir host for Rabies virus.
#10
What is the primary mode of transmission of the Hepatitis C virus?
Bloodborne
ExplanationHepatitis C virus is primarily transmitted through bloodborne routes.
#11
Which virus is responsible for causing SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)?
Coronavirus
ExplanationSARS is caused by the Coronavirus.
#12
What is the mode of transmission of the Zika virus?
Mosquito bites
ExplanationZika virus is transmitted through mosquito bites.
#13
Which antiviral drug is commonly used to treat influenza infections?
Oseltamivir
ExplanationOseltamivir is a common antiviral for influenza.
#14
Which viral enzyme is responsible for reverse transcription in retroviruses?
Reverse transcriptase
ExplanationReverse transcriptase facilitates reverse transcription in retroviruses.
#15
What is the primary target organ of the Varicella-zoster virus?
Skin
ExplanationVaricella-zoster virus primarily targets the skin.
#16
What is the characteristic feature of the Influenza virus that allows it to undergo frequent antigenic changes?
Segmented genome
ExplanationInfluenza virus has a segmented genome, allowing frequent antigenic changes.
#17
Which vaccine-preventable viral disease is known for causing parotitis and orchitis?
Mumps
ExplanationMumps causes parotitis and orchitis.