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1. Introduction to Microbiology3h 22m
2. Disproving Spontaneous Generation1h 18m
3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology3h 38m
4. Water1h 28m
5. Molecules of Microbiology2h 23m
6. Cell Membrane & Transport3h 28m
7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions5h 52m
8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions2h 18m
9. Microscopes2h 46m
10. Dynamics of Microbial Growth4h 36m
11. Controlling Microbial Growth4h 10m
12. Microbial Metabolism5h 16m
13. Photosynthesis2h 31m
14. DNA Replication2h 25m
15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation7h 14m
16. Microbial Genetics4h 44m
17. Biotechnology3h 0m
18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions4h 56m
19. Innate Immunity7h 15m
20. Adaptive Immunity7h 14m
21. Principles of Disease6h 57m

18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions

Acute vs. Persistent Viral Infections

Microbiology

18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions

Acute vs. Persistent Viral Infections

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Which of the following statements about acute viral infections is false?

Acute viral infections cause the host organism to acquire long term immunity to the virus.

Acute viral infections are entirely eliminated by the host over a short period of time.

Acute viral infections can remain dormant in the body for years.

Acute viral infections result in cell apoptosis and the release of newly created viruses.

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Understand the nature of acute viral infections: These infections are characterized by rapid onset and typically short duration, where the virus is quickly cleared by the host's immune system.

Evaluate the statement about long-term immunity: Acute viral infections often lead to the development of immunity, but this immunity may not always be long-term or complete, depending on the virus.

Consider the statement about elimination: Acute viral infections are usually eliminated by the host's immune system over a short period, which is a defining characteristic of 'acute' infections.

Analyze the statement about dormancy: Acute viral infections do not typically remain dormant for years; this is more characteristic of chronic or latent infections.

Examine the statement about apoptosis: Acute viral infections can cause cell apoptosis, leading to the release of newly created viruses, which is a common mechanism of viral spread.