Viral Pathogenesis

Question 1

Which are “hardier,” enveloped or non-enveloped viruses?

Answer 1

Non-enveloped

Question 2

The likelihood of re-infection from a systemic virus is ______.

Answer 2

low, because the body usually develops IgG

Question 3

______ viral infections usually have longer incubation periods.

Answer 3

Systemic

Question 4

Describe the difference between persistent and latent viral infections.

Answer 4

Persistent infections involve the ongoing production of virions (such as HepB), while latent infections have a truly dormant state (Epstein-Barr).