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Naked Helical Virus
Definition
Viral architecture not found in mammals
Term
HSV-1
Definition
Causative agent of cold sores and genital herpes; formerly mainly associated with oral infection.
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HSV-2
Definition
Causative agent of cold sores and genital herpes; formerly mainly associated with genital infection.
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HHV-3
Definition
Also known as Varicella-Zoster, α-herpesvirus causing chicken pox and shingles.
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HHV-4
Definition
Also known as Epstein-Barr virus, γ-herpesvirus associated with mononucleosis, Burkitt's Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal cancers
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HHV-5
Definition
Also known as Cytomegalovirus, β-herpesvirus associated with birth defects.
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HHV-6, HHV-7
Definition
Associated with exanthem subitum
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HHV-8
Definition
Associated with Kaposi's Sarcoma
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α-herpesvirus
Definition
Establish latent infection in ganglia
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β-herpesvirus
Definition
Establish latent infection in mononuclear cells
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γ-herpesvirus
Definition
Establish latent infection in lymphocytes
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Influenza A
Definition
Enveloped ssRNA(-) virus, separate hemagglutinin and neuraminidase proteins are two pharmacologic drug targets.
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HAV
Definition
Naked ssRNA(+) virus causing acute hepatitis; a vaccine exists
Term
HBV
Definition
Enveloped dsDNA virus causing hepatitis; encodes a reverse transcriptase
Term
HCV
Definition
Enveloped ssRNA(+) virus causing chronic hepatitis
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HDV
Definition
Enveloped ssRNA(-) virus that is infectious only in the presence of another virus in it's family; causing increased symptoms
Term
HEV
Definition
Naked ssRNA(+) virus causing acute hepatitis; no vaccine exists
Term
Poliovirus
Definition
An enterovirus causing neurologic symptoms, eliminated in the United States barring vaccine-related cases
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Enterovirus
Definition
A group of viruses that is often asymptomatic, but causes varied diseases if pathogenic. Not reliant on low pH to release genome.
Term
Rhinovirus
Definition
A group of viruses causing respiratory infections of the upper respiratory tract, optimally replicating at 33°C
Term
Coronavirus
Definition
A group of viruses including SARS
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Rhabdovirus
Definition
A group of viruses including Rabies
Term
Measles virus
Definition
Paramyxovirus with one serotype, characterized by Koplik's spots and a prodrome including photophobia.
Term
Mumps virus
Definition
Paramyxovirus with one serotype, causes viremia and parotitis.
Term
Human Parainfluenza Virus 1 and 2
Definition
Paramyxovirus causing croup, most common in young children.
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Human Parainfluenza Virus 3
Definition
Paramyxovirus causing broncholitis and pneumonia in infants.
Term
Human Parainfluenza Virus 4
Definition
Paramyxovirus causing upper respiratory tract infections in children.
Term
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Definition
Paramyxovirus causing croup in infants, often in the winter and spring.
Term
B19
Definition
Parvovirus capable of causing causing hydrops fetalis, fifth disease, and aplastic crisis.
Term
Dependovirus
Definition
Virus requiring coinfection with other viruses for replication.
Term
Parvovirus
Definition
Naked icosahedral virus encapsulating (-) and (+) ssDNA.
Term
Adenovirus
Definition
Naked icosahedral dsDNA virus with more than 50 serotypes
Term
Adenovirus Serotypes 5 and 7
Definition
Virus causing acute pneumonia and pharyngitis in children
Term
Adenovirus Serotypes 4 and 7
Definition
Virus causing Acute Respiratory Disease, common in military settings
Term
Adenovirus Serotype 3
Definition
Virus causing pharyngoconjunctival fever, particularly at summer camps and lakes
Term
Adenovirus Serotypes 8, 19, and 37
Definition
Virus causing Keratoconjunctivitis
Term
Adenovirus Serotype 14
Definition
Newly-emerging virus causing highly fatal pneumonia in children and adults
Term
HIV
Definition
Retrovirus previously known as HTLV-3
Term
HTLV-1
Definition
Retrovirus causing Adult T-Cell Lymphoma
Term
HTLV-2
Definition
Retrovirus causing Hairy Cell Leukemia
Term
Filovirus
Definition
Family of viruses causing acute hemorrhagic fever
Term
Arenavirus
Definition
Family of viruses causing slow-onset hemorrhagic fever
Term
Hantavirus
Definition
Family of viruses causing respiratory distress
Term
Ebola
Definition
Emerging virus associated with DIC and acute VHF
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Lassa Fever
Definition
Emerging virus associated with gradual onset of symptoms; potential VHF
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