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Ch. 24 - Pathogenic DNA Viruses
Bauman - Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy 6th Edition
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Chapter 24, Problem 6

A man experienced a laboratory accident in which he was infected with adenovirus. What signs or symptoms might he exhibit?
a. Sore throat
b. Headache
c. Pinkeye
d. All of the above

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Step 1: Understand the nature of adenovirus infection. Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that commonly cause respiratory illnesses, eye infections, and other symptoms.
Step 2: Identify common symptoms associated with adenovirus. These often include sore throat, headache, and conjunctivitis (commonly known as pinkeye).
Step 3: Recognize that adenovirus can cause multiple symptoms simultaneously because it affects different tissues such as the respiratory tract and eyes.
Step 4: Analyze the options given: sore throat (a), headache (b), and pinkeye (c). Since all these symptoms are linked to adenovirus infection, consider whether more than one symptom can occur.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct answer includes all listed symptoms, as adenovirus infection can present with sore throat, headache, and pinkeye.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Adenovirus Characteristics

Adenoviruses are common viruses that infect the respiratory tract, eyes, and gastrointestinal system. They can cause a range of illnesses, from mild respiratory infections to conjunctivitis (pinkeye). Understanding the virus's ability to infect multiple tissues helps explain the variety of symptoms.
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Symptoms of Adenovirus Infection

Infections with adenovirus often present with symptoms such as sore throat, headache, and conjunctivitis (pinkeye). These symptoms result from the virus infecting the respiratory tract and eyes, causing inflammation and discomfort in these areas.
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Transmission and Laboratory Exposure Risks

Adenoviruses can be transmitted through respiratory droplets, direct contact, or contaminated surfaces, making laboratory accidents a risk for infection. Recognizing the modes of transmission is important for understanding how exposure can lead to infection and subsequent symptoms.
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Which of the following statements is false?

a. B19 virus is the primary parvovirus of humans.

b. Erythema infectiosum is caused by a parvovirus.

c. In children, parvovirus infections are accompanied by a high mortality rate.

d. Parvovirus infection in humans results in infectious reddening of the skin.

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What observation led scientists to understand the relationship between shingles and chickenpox?

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Which of the following is an inflammatory condition of the liver?

a. Fifth disease

b. PML

c. Seed warts

d. Hepatitis

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Which of the following herpesvirus infections would be potentially most serious?

a. A whitlow

b. Ocular herpes

c. Shingles

d. Cytomegalovirus in a fetus

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Textbook Question

A distinguishing feature of poxvirus is _____.

a. its large size

b. a polyhedral capsid

c. the type of RNA it contains

d. the production of several types of warts

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Most of the world’s population in less developed and developing countries have been infected with EBV human herpesvirus 4 by age one and show no ill effects, even where medical care is poor. In contrast, individuals in industrialized countries are ordinarily infected after puberty, and these older patients tend to have more severe reactions to infection despite better overall health and access to medical care. Explain this apparent paradox.

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