West Nile Virus Summertime‚ without doubt is the best season for students‚ the mood that it brings along with it‚ is the time that most people treasure. However‚ as we go along and having wonderful time in this period‚ it is very important that we remain healthy and safe. The season not only brings the things we obviously expect‚ but also has been associated with viruses which can cause various diseases. People who enjoy themselves along the lakes and rivers should keep in mind of the threatening
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Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Infection at the Molecular Level Research Paper Virology 24 November 2008 Abstract Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection is widespread and causes significant disease in humans. The structure‚ epidemiology‚ pathogensis and immune response are examined in this review‚ as well as specific ways to reduce and eliminate pathology and related diseases. The virus naturally infects mucosal areas and begins the search for its target host cell. Upon binding to the host
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especially in America. Many associate the virus with our former president Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)‚ who was bound to a wheelchair due to his diagnosis of poliomyelitis. “Poliomyelitis is a debilitating muscle disorder‚ caused by the enterovirus known as the poliovirus” (Khan Academy‚ 2015). There are three serotypes of the virus that can cause paralysis; “poliovirus is a positive-strand single-stranded RNA virus” (Racaniello‚ 2005). This virus is transmitted through human to human contact
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Dengue Virus Infection I. What is the name of the disease? What is the name of the pathogen that causes this disease? A. Dengue fever 1. Four related viruses 2. DENV 1‚ DENV 2‚ DENV 3 or DENV 4 B. Dengue Virus Infection II. What are some characteristics of the pathogen? How is the pathogen grown in the lab? A. Single stranded RNA virus 1.Positive strand virus of the family Flaviviridae 2. Virus enveloped with a lipid membrane. B. Replication grown in serum
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Bit of Archeology There are lots and lots of opinions on the date of birth of the first computer virus. I know for sure just that there were no viruses on the Babbidge machine‚ but the Univac 1108 and IBM 360/370 already had them ("Pervading Animal" and "Christmas tree"). Therefore the first virus was born in the very beginning of 1970s or even in the end of 1960s‚ although nobody was calling it a virus then. And with that consider the topic of the extinct fossil species closed. Journey’s Start
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This virus is something that is irreversible. Parents magazine put out an article explaining what Zika is and the associated effects. Microcephaly causes “developmental delays‚ mental retardation‚ and seizures‚ and in some cases can be fatal.” (Parents). With these effects‚ it would be almost impossible for the child to have a successful life. The Zika virus is transferred by mosquitos and recently discovered it can be sexually transmitted as well. Being sexually transmitted‚ there is an increased
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November 4‚ 2013 Ebola‚ The Lethal Virus Ebola has made its mark on the world over the past three decades. Since the first Ebola outbreak in 1976‚ numerous countries have come together in order to solve the mystery of the history of Ebola. Within a matter of days of symptoms presenting‚ the victims die an unimaginable death. Ebola is one of the most lethal viruses known to man with only one in every ten infected surviving (1). Key factors in understanding Ebola
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Introduction of the Lungs: The primary role of our respiratory system is the exchange of gases in our blood stream. As we inhale our lungs take in Oxygen (O2)‚ as we exhale our lungs release Carbon Dioxide (CO2). The major parts of the respiratory system consist of; The upper respiratory tract consists of the nose‚ sinuses‚ mouth‚ larynx and throat. The lower respiratory tract consists of trachea‚ bronchial tubes and the lungs. The right lung
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RUNNING HEAD: H1N1 INFLUENZA VIRUS 1 H1N1 Influenza Virus 2 H1N1 is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This virus was first detected in residents of the United States in April of 2009. This virus is contagious and is spreading from person to person worldwide just as seasonal flu viruses spread. According to Up To Date (2009)‚ the month of July in the United States contained 43‚000 confirmed cases of H1N1 reported
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The rabies virus is a zoonotic virus that kills an annual 55‚000 people in countries like Asia and Africa. The amount of deaths is so high in these two countries because they’re not as advanced in medicine as us and vaccinations aren’t as easy to get there Japan is a rabie free country leading with less than 5 cases the past 50 years. The reason why Japan has almost no cases of rabies is because they have a strict policy on domestic animals making sure they have all their shots and are not infected
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