Viral Diseases (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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Why have scientists not yet developed medicines to cure viral diseases?
Why have scientists not yet developed medicines to cure viral diseases?
Viruses replicate in all cell types
What are the characteristic symptoms of measles?
What are the characteristic symptoms of measles?
High fever and red skin rash
Which serious complication can measles lead to?
Which serious complication can measles lead to?
Encephalitis (brain infection)
How is measles spread between people?
How is measles spread between people?
Droplet infection from coughs/sneezes
What is the most effective way to prevent measles?
What is the most effective way to prevent measles?
Vaccination at a young age
What are the initial symptoms of HIV infection?
What are the initial symptoms of HIV infection?
Flu-like symptoms
What does HIV eventually lead to if left untreated?
What does HIV eventually lead to if left untreated?
AIDS
Which is a common way HIV is transmitted?
Which is a common way HIV is transmitted?
Unprotected sex
How can mothers with HIV prevent transmission to their babies?
How can mothers with HIV prevent transmission to their babies?
Bottle-feed rather than breastfeed
How do antiretroviral drugs help HIV patients?
How do antiretroviral drugs help HIV patients?
Slow down virus replication
What effect does TMV have on infected plant leaves?
What effect does TMV have on infected plant leaves?
Discolouration & cannot photosynthesize
Which method helps prevent the spread of TMV?
Which method helps prevent the spread of TMV?
Growing TMV-resistant plant strains