Which of the following characteristic descriptions of a viral cytopathic effect

Question

Which of the following characteristic descriptions of a viral cytopathic effect is correctly matched with the causative agent?

A) Cytomegalovirus: Mononuclear cell with smudgy chromatin and indistinct nuclear membrane

B) Herpes: Enlarged cell with basophilic intranuclear inclusion with perinuclear halo

C) Adenovirus: Multinucleated cells with glassy chromatin and nuclear molding

D) Measles: Giant multinucleated cell with intranuclear and intracytoplasmic inclusions

E) Varicella: Teardrop-shaped cell with small, brick-like intracytoplasmic inclusions

Explanation / Answer

Answer:

E) Varicella: Teardrop-shaped cell with small, brick-like intracytoplasmic inclusions

varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a small teardrop shaped fluid-filled vesicles develop 3-4 days; itch intensely and break open with infectious fluid then form crusts that fall off

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