Viruses, Part 2: RNA Viruses
As part of our commitment to resident education, Cutis is excited to offer this monthly section with board-relevant, easy-to-review material.
This fact sheet will review the spectrum of RNA viruses that cause or are associated with cutaneous manifestations. RNA virus classification, clinical findings, potential treatments, and other board-relevant facts will be discussed.
1. Which virus is transmitted by Culex mosquitos?
a. chikungunya virus
b. coxsackievirus A16
,c. dengue virus
d. human T-lymphotropic virus
e. West Nile virus
2. Which virus causes an illness associated with an enanthem of grey papules on the buccal mucosa?
a. Paramyxoviridae
b. Parvoviridae
c. Picornaviridae
d. Retroviridae
e. Togaviridae
3. Illness associated with which viral infection may be prevented via vaccination?
a. coxsackievirus
b. dengue virus c. enterovirus
d. hepatitis C virus
e. togavirus
4. Which virus is classically associated with retro-orbital pain and a morbilliform eruption with areas of sparing?
a. chikungunya virus
b. dengue virus
c. human immunodeficiency virus
d. West Nile virus
e. yellow fever virus
5. Which of the following may be included in the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection?
a. doxorubicin
b. HCV vaccine
c. ribavirin
d. tenofovir
e. vitamin A
