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Select ALL that are TRUE
Question 1
Which of the following ocular viral diseases can be effectively treated using antiviral medications?
a. Zika virus infection
b. Cytomegalovirus retinitis
c. Herpes simplex epithelial keratitis
d. Adenoviral follicular conjunctivitis
e. Ebola uveitis
Question 2
Which of the following viral conditions can be prevented by immunisation?:
a. Adenovirus
b. Measles
c. Rubella
d. Cytomegalovirus
e. HIV
Question 3
Which of the following virus infections can cause retinitis?
a. Herpes simplex
b. Herpes zoster
c. Cytomegalovirus
d. HIV
e. Adenovirus
ANSWERS
1. b and c. Currently there are no proven effective antiviral medications for Zika, adenovirus or Ebola uveitis.
2. b and c. Measles and rubella both have effective immunisation programmes.
3. a, b, c and d may all cause retinitis.