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What is the biggest problem in the development of a vaccine against Rhinoviruses? Adenoviruses?
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there are lots of different antigenic types that do not show cross reactivity.
Immunity lasts no longer than 2 years |
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What class of antibody is most important in preventing respiratory infections?
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IgA
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Where did the etiologic agent of SARS come from? How did it get into the human population and why did it disappear so fast?
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SARS coronovirus has been isolated in domestic cats, wild dogs, and cats in China. The reservoir is now thought to be bats, cause of the quick disappearance of the disease is unknown.
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Which of the viruses associated with human respiratory infections has an animal reservoir?
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The reservoir for SARS is thought to be bats
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Are there vaccines available for any of the viruses associated with human respiratory disease?
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the military has developed an adenovirus vaccination but it is not allowed for civilian use
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Which of the viruses associated with human respiratory infections is a DNA virus?
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adenovirus
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