Diseases

Question 1

Influenza A (H1N1, Swine Flu)

Answer 1

• cause: H1N1 virus
• general characteristics: ssRNA, spherical (sometimes filamentous)
• route of transmission: saliva, air, touching a contaminated surface
• characteristic symptoms: fever, cough, chills, sore throat, body aches

Question 2

Hepatitis A

Answer 2

• cause: Hepatitis A virus
• general characteristics: ssRNA, spherical
• route of transmission: contaminated food or water, close contact
• characteristic symptoms: fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite

Question 3

Polio

Answer 3

• cause: Poliovirus
• general characteristics: ssRNA, spherical
• route of transmission: contaminated food or water, close contact
• characteristic symptoms: can have none, can cause paralysis which can sometimes be fatal

Question 4

Venereal warts/Cervical cancer (HPV)

Answer 4

• cause: human papillomavirus
• general characteristics: dsDNA, spherical
• route of transmission: unprotected sex, from mother to baby through pregnancy, labor, or nursing
• characteristic symptoms: warts on genitals or surrounding skin

Question 5

West Nile Fever

Answer 5

• cause: West Nile Virus
• general characteristics: ssRNA, spherical
• route of transmission: mosquito
• characteristic symptoms: fever, headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, rash

Question 6

Zika Virus

Answer 6

• cause: Zika virus
• general characteristics: ssRNA, spherical
• route of transmission: mosquito, unprotected sex
• characteristic symptoms: fever, rash, joint pain, red eyes