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- Microbiologymedical-mcqs › microbiology
- Published
- 26 Jul 2019
- Last updated
- 28 May 2026
Explanation
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus, which means it uses reverse transcriptase to integrate its RNA into the host's DNA. Influenza, poliovirus, and hepatitis viruses do not belong to the retrovirus family.
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- 2.Which of the following causes a cytopathic effect?
- 3.Which of the following is a typical characteristic of viruses?
- 4.Which opportunistic infection is most frequently observed in patients with AIDS?
- 5.Which of the following is NOT suitable for cultivating viruses?
- 6.After contracting hepatitis B via a blood transfusion, within what time frame do symptoms typically appear?
- 7.What does the 'window period' refer to in the context of HIV infection?
- 8.Which type of cells does the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) primarily target?