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| What are the characteristics of viruses? |
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Definition
- pass through ultra-fine filters
- have mobile genetic elements
- multiply only in cells
- have a protein coat that allows movement from cell to cell
- genome of RNA or DNA |
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| What are the host responses to viral infection? |
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Definition
- interferon
- inflammation
- antibody
- cellular immunity |
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Term
| What is possible therapy for a viral infection? |
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Definition
- do nothing
- symptomatic
- antiviral drugs
- passive immunity
- vaccination (modified or killed) |
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Term
| What occurs in a bacterial mechanism? |
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Definition
| - rapid multiplication competes with host for nutrients |
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Term
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Definition
| - substances produced by bacteria that help them to infect and survive |
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Term
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Definition
- all cells have them
- when bacteria dies, these are released |
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Term
| What are the possible therapies for a bacterial infection? |
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Definition
- do nothing
- antibiotics (can cause resistance)
- passive immunity
- vaccination (prevents disease but doesn't kill bacteria) |
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