'Exanthem Subitum' is caused due to infection of which of the following viruses? 1. Human herpesvirus 6 2. Hepatitis-B virus 3. Human herpesvirus 7 4. Hepatitis-C virus. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 2 and 4 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 3 and 4
1 and 3
Exanthem subitum (roseola infantum) is classically caused by Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), and HHV-7 is a recognized secondary/less common cause of the same clinical syndrome. Hepatitis B and C viruses are unrelated to this exanthematous illness.
Important Questions from Viral Infections
- A 'slapped cheek' rash is characteristically seen in which of the following infections?
HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) includes which of the following?
1. Asymptomatic neurocognitive disorder
2. Minor neurocognitive disorder
3. HIV-associated dementia
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Which of the following treatments for a pregnant lady who has been exposed to a patient of chicken pox are correct?
1. Varicella-zoster immune globulin
2. Varicella-zoster vaccine
3. Acyclovir
4. Prednisolone
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Kyasanur forest disease?
1. It is commonly seen in North-Eastern States of India.
2. Monkeys act as reservoir of the disease.
3. Transmission happens through tick bite.
4. Inactivated vaccine is available for its prevention.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- Which one of the following has the highest risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission after single exposure to an HIV-infected source ?
