| Acyclovir |
A
synthetic purine analog that blocks DNA synthesis in certain viruses, particularly the
herpes simplex viruses. |
| chickenpox |
A highly contagious
skin disease, usually affecting 2 to 7-year-old children; it is caused by the
varicella-zoster virus, which is acquired by droplet inhalation into the respiratory
system |
| enveloped virus |
A
virus whose nucleocapsid is enclosed by a membrane derived in part from the host cell. It
usually contains exposed glycoprotein spikes specific for the virus. |
| jaundice |
The yellowish
pigmentation of skin, mucous membranes, sclera, deeper tissues, and excretions due to
abnormal deposition of bile pigments. Jaundice is associated with liver infection, as with
hepatitis B virus and leptospirosis. |
| latency |
The
state of being inactive. Example: a latent virus or latent infection |
| pox |
The thick, elevated
pustular eruptions of various viral infections. Also called pocks. |
| teratogenic |
Causing
abnormal fetal development |
| whitlow |
A deep inflammation of
the finger or toe, especially near the tip or around the nail. Whitlow is a painful herpes
simplex virus infection that can last several weeks and is most common among health care
personnel who come in contact with the virus in patients. |
| zoster |
A
reactivated form of chickenpox caused by the varicella- virus |
