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Painful, blister- like lesions that progressively become filled with pus suggest infection with a(n) (herpesvirus/poxvirus).

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The autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis may result from infection with human herpesvirus (3/4/6/8).

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Gamma interferon is sometimes used to treat infections with


A) parvoviruses.
B) poxviruses.
C) herpesviruses.
D) adenoviruses.
E) both herpesviruses and poxviruses.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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The disease caused by B19 virus, a (papilomavirus/parvovirus/polyomavirus), is known as erythema infectiosum and produces a distinctive rash.

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B has been HIV positive for several years. Recently B began to experience some disturbing symptoms. B has begun to have problems with vision and motor control. Clinical tests indicate B's immune function is declining. What other viruses besides HIV might be causing B's problems? How might this be verified?

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As immune function declines, latent vira...

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Which of the following viruses is a DNA virus that infects liver cells?


A) polyomaviruses
B) herpesviruses
C) adenoviruses
D) hepadnaviruses
E) poxviruses

F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

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High fever, headache, extreme fatigue, and a rash on the face that progresses to fluid- and pus- filled sores before crusting over and healing are signs and symptoms consistent with infection with


A) herpesvirus.
B) adenovirus.
C) poxvirus.
D) polyomavirus.
E) papillomavirus.

F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Immunization with (chickenpox/cowpox/monkeypox) will provide protection against smallpox.

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Cytomegalovirus can be (chronic/oncogenic/teratogenic) if it infects fetal stem cells.

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Which of the following viruses are oncogenic?


A) papillomavirus
B) adenovirus
C) human herpesvirus 4
D) both human herpesvirus 4 and papillomavirus
E) adenovirus, human herpesvirus 4, and papillomavirus

F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

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Compare and contrast the oncogenic viruses human herpesvirus 4 (Epstein- Barr virus) and hepatitis B virus (HBV).

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HHV- 4 infects B- lymphocytes and is pri...

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A childhood illness caused by a herpesvirus and characterized by a "rosy" rash all over the body is known as


A) roseola.
B) chickenpox.
C) monkeypox.
D) CMV.
E) kissing disease.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Which of the following statements concerning the hepatitis B vaccine is FALSE?


A) It is recommended for high- risk groups.
B) Immunity can last at least 20 years and may be for life.
C) It must be given in three doses.
D) It must be repeated every five years.
E) It is protective against the virus in 95% of vaccinated individuals.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

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Which of the following viruses is responsible for erythema infectiosum?


A) human herpesvirus 1
B) varicella
C) human herpesvirus 4
D) B19 virus
E) adenoviruses

F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

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Pinkeye is caused by


A) human herpesvirus 4.
B) human herpesvirus 7.
C) a poxvirus.
D) a polyomavirus.
E) an adenovirus.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

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