Question

Tamiflu is an antiviral treatment for seasonal influenza infections (influenza A and B viruses are the primary culprits). How does Tamiflu work to prevent type A/B influenza infections?
A. It prevents influenza A/B viruses from entering susceptible cells.
B. It prevents influenza A/B viruses from replicating their genome.
C. It prevents the complete release/budding of mature influenza A/B virions from infected

cells.  
D. All of the above

Among the following descriptions, what feature of smallpox is not a factor that contributes to its eradication?
A. RNA genome of variola virus
B. No intermediate host
C. Smallpox vaccine is safe
D. Clinical symptoms are easily diagnosed.

Which of the following is true regarding NRTIs?
A. NRTIs have a 3’-hydroxyl group.
B. NRTIs promote the synthesis of virally derived DNA molecules.
C. AZT is an example of an NRTI.
D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer 1

C. It prevents the complete release/budding of mature influenza A/B virions from infected cells

Answer 2

B. No intermediate host

Answer 3

C. AZT is an example of an NRTI.