Viral cytopathic effects: Intranuclear inclusion bodies are characteristically observed in cells infected with which viruses?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: all of these

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Recognizing intranuclear versus intracytoplasmic inclusions helps narrow the differential diagnosis in viral infections. Different DNA viruses leave distinctive histologic footprints.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Parvoviruses can produce intranuclear inclusions.
  • Herpesviruses produce Cowdry-type intranuclear inclusions.
  • Adenoviruses classically cause smudgy intranuclear inclusions.



Concept / Approach:
Most DNA viruses replicate in the nucleus and may form intranuclear inclusions, with poxviruses being a notable exception (cytoplasmic replication). The listed viruses are well-known for nuclear inclusions.



Step-by-Step Solution:
List each virus family and typical inclusion location. Confirm nuclear inclusions for parvo, herpes, adeno. Select the aggregate correct option “all of these”.



Verification / Alternative check:
Histopathologic atlases describe these hallmark nuclear changes for teaching and diagnosis.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Any single-virus choice omits other true examples; “none” contradicts established findings.



Common Pitfalls:
Confusing poxvirus cytoplasmic inclusions with the nuclear inclusions of most other DNA viruses.



Final Answer:
all of these.


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