address these questions: 1. West Nile fever is caused by the West Nile virus. Describe the emergence of novel disease in the Western hemisphere. Provide some examples of sources of infection for novel diseases‚ including the mode of transmission for WNV. Why is this a concern? In late August of 1999‚ an unusual cluster of encephalitis cases was reported to NYC’s Department of Health. Laboratory sequencing of virus isolated from brain tissue of birds identified WNV lineage. Retesting of
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blister which usually appears at the edge of the lips. Cold sores are caused by a herpes simplex virus infection. The duration of a typical cold sore outbreak may last from 10-15 days. Practical Tips to Help Prevent a Cold Sore Use skin protectants‚ with sun protection factor‚ frequently on lips and surrounding skin especially before sun or wind exposure. Avoid triggers that can reactive the virus such as windburn‚ UV light (sun and tanning booths)‚ dry lips‚ emotional stress‚ fatigue‚ food
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I have infected 45 million Americans and will infect 1 million more Americans each year. Who am I? Herpes‚ from the ancient Greek meaning to creep or crawl‚ is the name of a family of viruses of which herpes simplex virus 1 and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) are the most serious human pathogens. HSV-1 is normally associated with orofacial infections and encephalitis‚ whereas HSV-2 usually causes genital infections and can be transmitted from infected mothers to neonates. Both viruses
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The Zika Virus is slowly spreading across the globe and it’s becoming more and more dangerous. The only real problem about Zika is that it doesn’t have a cure and that many babies end becoming deformed due to the Zika Virus. Zika is spread by the bite of an Aedes Mosquito these mosquitoes are known to carry the deadly virus. Another main problem is how common it is to get bitten by a mosquito and the fact that this disease can be passed to babies is terrifying and it can make babies look completely
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The Filoviridae family of viruses is where the Ebola virus belongs. The virus is distinguished by long filamentous structure which can present as straight‚ branched‚ and circular or a folded strand with a uniform diameter of approximately 80 nm but can be many different lengths. Liver cells‚ neutrophils‚ endothelial cells and macrophages are specifically targeted by the virus. Large quantities of cytokines are created by infected cells which solicits a large response from the immune system and interrupts
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(mononuclear cells) in the bloodstream.” (Merck). Infectious Mononucleosis is more commonly referred to as ‘Mono’. It has also been referred to as ‘Glandular Fever’‚ and the ‘Kissing Disease’. (NLM) Mono is a contagious viral disease most commonly caused by the EpsteinBarr Virus (also known as herpesvirus 4)‚ as well as some other viruses. The
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human eye‚ from which those small things are germs‚ bacteria‚ or even worse‚ traces of a Virus. If the individual not proper or hygienic‚ might touch it’s face‚ eat or touch someone else‚ if whatever the person got infected with a virus he got in the street or restaurant‚ he might get you or someone else sick‚ might go on the next person‚ to the next‚ to the next and to the next.
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PubMed Abstract | PubMed Central Full Text 6. Meiering CD‚ Linial ML: Historical perspective of foamy virus epidemiology and infection. Clin Micro Rev 2001‚ 14:165-176. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text |PubMed Central Full Text 7. Diop OM‚ Gueye A‚ Dias-Tavares M‚ Kornfeld C‚ Faye A‚ Ave P‚ Huerre M‚ Corbet S‚ Barre-Sinoussi F‚ Müller-Trutwin MC: High levels of viral replication during primary simian immunodeficiency virus SIVagm infection are rapidly and strongly controlled in African green monkeys. J Virol 2000
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Helpful Cowpox- Virus Size-275nm Edward Jenner found the application for the cowpox virus as a vaccine over 200 years ago(2). The innovation of the cowpox vaccine led to the eradication of the smallpox virus and is the biggest contribution to biomedical science and human health(1). Lactobacillus- Bacteria Size- 0.9 um Lactobacillus bacteria can help prevent intestinal
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it’s a STD caused by being sexually transmitted from one partner to another; having sex means anal‚ vaginal‚ or oral. This is a type of infection caused by HSV which is herpes simplex virus. This virus affects the genitals‚ as well as the skin in other parts of the body. Most people have no signs or symptoms of the virus. However if there were any signs‚ the typical area is around the genitals and it is one or more blisters. When the blisters do break it leaves a sore bruises that last up to 3 or 4
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