Microbiology Lecture 4.112: Corona Viruses

Are corona viruses DNA or RNA viruses?

RNA

What is the second most prevalent cause of the common cold?

Corona viruses

Where do corona viruses proliferate?

Upper respiratory tract

What was the outbreak caused by corona viruses in Guangdong, China?

SARS

What is SARS characterized by?

1. Atypical pneumonia

2. Breathing difficulty

Within how many days after exposure do symptoms develop for SARS?

10 Days

What transmits SARS?

Animals

Are corona viruses enveloped?

Yes

Do corona viruses have positive or negative RNA?

Positive

What occurs during the early phase of corona virus translation?

Translation of RNA dependent RNA polymerase

What occurs during the late phase of corona virus translation?

Production of structural and nonstructural proteins

Do corona viruses interact with the nucleus?

No