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Viruses, Part 2: RNA Viruses

Cutis. 2016 January;97(1):
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As part of our commitment to resident education, Cutis is excited to offer this monthly section with board-relevant, easy-to-review material.

This fact sheet will review the spectrum of RNA viruses that cause or are associated with cutaneous manifestations. RNA virus classification, clinical findings, potential treatments, and other board-relevant facts will be discussed.

Review the PDF of the fact sheet on RNA viruses with board-relevant, easy-to-review material. This fact sheet will review the spectrum of RNA viruses that cause or are associated with cutaneous manifestations. RNA virus classification, clinical findings, potential treatments, and other board-relevant facts will be discussed.

Practice Questions

1. Which virus is transmitted by Culex mosquitos?

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a. chikungunya virus

b. coxsackievirus A16

c. dengue virus

d. human T-lymphotropic virus

e. West Nile virus