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The rest of the DNA viruses
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Graduate
05/25/2011

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Term
POXviridae
morphology
clinical
misc
Definition
complex coat
DS linear DNA
only DNA virus to replicate in cytoplasm

Smallpox: skin lesions and death
Molluscum contagiosum: small white bumps with central dimple, often found in genital region

No animal reservoirs
Codes for DNA and RNA polymerase
deep hard lesions w/ central depression
Term
PAPOVAvirus
morphology
clinical
misc
Definition
naked icosahedral
DS circular DNA
replicates in nucleus

HPV: causes warts
-common warts
-genital warts (condyloma)
-laryngeal warts
-cervical cancer (types 16 & 18)
BK Polyomavirus: mild or asymptomatic infxn in children
JC Polyomavirus: progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, degenerative CNS white matter disease

HPV induces koilocytic cells: enlarged nucleus, intracytoplasmic halo
Term
ADENOviridae
morphology
clinical
Definition
naked icosohedral
DS linear DNA
Replicates in nucleus

childhood URT infxns
-rhinitis, sore throat, fever, conjunctivitis
Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Term
PARVOviridae, strain B-19
morphology
clinical
Definition
naked icosahedral
only SS linear DNA virus (-)
replicates in nucleus

Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease): affects kids ages 4-12
-fever, "slapped cheek" rash
Transient aplastic anemia crisis: occurs which Parvo virus stops the production of RBC in BM
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