Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
Microbiology With Diseases By Taxonomy (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134832302
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 24, Problem 4CT
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The symptoms of DNA virus infection.

Introduction:

Herpes, chicken pox, and small pox are caused by the infection of DNA virus. The virus replicates inside the host cell using the enzyme “DNA-dependent-DNA polymerase”. Pox virus, human herpes virus, and adenovirus are the examples of DNA virus.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The common source of DNA virus infection in infected girls.

Introduction:

DNA virus replicates inside the host cell using the enzyme “DNA-dependent-DNA polymerase”. Poxvirus, human herpes virus, and adenovirus are the examples of DNA virus. The DNA virus can be transmitted through respiratory droplets and contaminated water.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The method of prevention for DNA virus outbreak

Introduction:

Poxvirus, human herpes virus, and adenovirus are the examples of DNA virus. The DNA virus can be transmitted through respiratory droplets and contaminated water. Prevention of infection can be done by maintaining hygienic conditions.

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