suggests recent infection. In cases of WNV central nervous system (CNS) infection‚ IgM is almost always detectable on the first day of clinical illness. Detection of WNV IgM in CSF strongly suggests acute CNS infection‚ as IgM does not easily cross the blood–brain barrier ( Marfin & Petersen 2002). WNV IgG is often detectable as early as 7 days after illness onset and persists indefinitely. Thus‚ a positive IgG result with a negative IGM result is consistent with past infection. A negative IgG result
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about various fact/issues about ‘virus’ – what it is‚ how it spreads‚ what are the areas of infections‚ what are specific viruses. Most computer users get alarmed when they heard about the word “virus”. Virus brings a lot of damages in human’s computer works as it brought harmful effects. Viruses affect businesses’ efficiency‚ productivity and money as it really takes time to get rid off the threat. Viruses do easily‚ quickly and quietly spreading without the user ’s knowledge because of the interoperability
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West Nile Virus Many people have encountered a mosquito bite and the side effects that come with being bitten. However‚ many people do not know about the deadly virus that mosquito’s may carry. The West Nile virus can cause other illnesses known as West Nile fever and West Nile neuroinvasive disease. West Nile virus first came to the United States from Africa. It was initially found in a Ugandan woman in 1937. Sixty-two years later it was detected all over the states in exotic birds in zoo’s‚ from
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Ebola Virus- A Detailed Study Ebola Virus is the newest virus which has become epidemic in West Africa and it is being that it is spreading throughout the world as people coming from that region are becoming carriers of the virus. Going into the history if this virus‚ this virus was first detected in 1976‚ when it occurred simultaneously in the regions of Nzada‚ Sudan and Yambuku in Democratic Republic of Congo. It got its name from the Ebola River that flowed near the Yambuku village. As
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The movie “Blood In…Blood Out‚” is a movie about the realities of the streets‚ crime‚ drugs‚ gangs and prison life. It tells the story of three young Chicano teens who are trying to survive in East Los Angeles. First‚ you meet Paco‚ a rebellious teen that loves a fight‚ and is in a small East Los Angeles Street gang called “Vatos Locos.” Then‚ there is his half brother Cruz‚ who is an artist‚ he is trying to stay away from the gang life by painting‚ however‚ he still is and hangs with the Vatos Locos
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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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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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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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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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