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Mechanisms'o VF+P pathogenesis
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03/03/2009

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what do viral virulence factors depend on?
Definition
1.) efficiency of viral replication
2.) efficiency of viral transmission
3.) access and binding of virus to target tissue
4.) escape of virus from host defenses
Term
what does ATTENUATION mean?
Definition
Loss of the virulence factors
(for example, many live virus vaccines are ATTENUATED virus strands)
Term
Name the three stages of viral infection! NOW BITCH, name 'em!
Definition
1.) Asymptomatic incubation period
2.) Prodrome
3.) Convalescence
Term
describe the asymptomatic incubation period
Definition
virus has gained entry: inhalation is the most common route of viral infection
Term
prodrome. what does it mean? tell me oh tell me, prodrome what is your meaning?
Definition
symptoms of disease but nonspecific (early symptoms)
Term
Describe convalescence.
Definition
symptoms persist while the body and tissue heal
Term
name 3 actions of viral replication
Definition
1.) may remain at primary site
2.) may disseminate to other tissues via blood stream and lymphatic systems
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