A computer virus is a computer program that can copy itself[1] and infect a computer. The term "virus" is also commonly but erroneously used to refer to other types of malware‚ adware‚ and spyware programs that do not have the reproductive ability. A true virus can only spread from one computer to another (in some form of executable code) when its host is taken to the target computer; for instance because a user sent it over a network or the Internet‚ or carried it on a removable medium such as a
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West Nile Virus The West Nile Virus is transmitted to humans and animals trough the bit of an infected mosquito. The mosquito’s biological name is Flavivirus. Not that many people get sick from West Nile Virus but there are still people that end up in the hospital. To treat West Nile you usually have to go to the hospital. To confirm that a person has West Nile Virus a blood sample has to get tested. People can help prevent West Nile by doing simple things around the yard. About 80 percent
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West Nile Virus Jennie Youn 5/5/14 Preparatory Biology There are hundreds of thousands of diseases in the world identified by scientists today. The disease focused on today is called the West Nile encephalitis. The West Nile encephalitis is an infection caused by the disease known as the West Nile virus. The West Nile virus is transmitted by birds to humans with the help of mosquitoes. There is no vaccine or specific treatment to prevent the virus. Some of the symptoms of a mild
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West Nile virus is a disease transmitted by certain mosquitoes that carry a disease that can cause serious brain inflammation. West Nile Virus originated in Uganda‚ in 1937. The virus has now spread rapidly across Africa‚ Asia‚ the Middle East‚ and Europe. The virus is most commonly advanced through mosquitoes‚ particularly the Culex pipiens mosquito. Humans are most commonly affected‚ especially those over the age of 50‚ by this disease although some animals such as bats‚ horses‚ cats‚ dogs‚ skunks
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Running head: (RSV) Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) By Natalie Jache December 03‚ 2006 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Introduction Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a very common respiratory virus that displays mild cold like symptoms in adults and older children. In children under two‚ particularly those born prematurely‚ are immunocompromised‚ as well as those with heart and lung disease‚ RSV can be a potentially life threatening disease. RSV commonly occurs in epidemics
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Ebola Virus I. Definition of Ebola Virus a. Ebola was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo 1 b. Ebola virus disease (EVD)‚ formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever‚ is a severe‚ often fatal illness in humans.2 c. Ebola viruses are found in several African countries. d. Spread as a result of handling bush meat (wild animals hunted for food) and contact with infected bats. 1 e. Most human infections result from direct contact with infected
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Reasons networks need cyber security more than ever 1. Types of attacks 2. Vulnerability of a company’s network 3. How cyber security protects a company’s network c. Introduction of cyber-attacks that will be discussed. i. The Melissa Virus (1999) ii. I LOVE YOU Virus (2000) iii. Stuxnet (2010) iv. Attack on Sony (2011 & 2014) II. TECHNOLOGY USED FOR CYBER ATTACKS a. Techniques used for cyber attacks i. Port scanning 1. What is Port Scanning 2. How does an attacker use open ports to attack a network
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I. Cause: * RSV is caused by a virus. It can be spread through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes or by contact with the nasal or oral secretions of an infected person‚ either directly (i.e.‚ kissing) or indirectly (i.e.‚ touching a doorknob). II. Signs/Symptoms: * Runny nose * Decreased appetite and activity level * Coughing * Sneezing * Fever * Wheezing/Difficulty breathing * Irritability III. Incidence: * Anyone
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V ERSION 8 User’s Manual Windows® Macintosh® ii Inspiration® 8 User’s Manual Credits Inspiration® is designed developed‚ and marketed by Inspiration Software®‚ Inc. Original Creators Don Helfgott and Mona Westhaver Product Management Jonathan Maier Systems Analyst Jack Bennett Programming Management Sid Snyder Technical Lead John Shankland Programming Steve Bernard‚ Brian Fagerberg‚ Michael Fawver‚ Mark Fornia‚ Dave Goldman‚ Craig Kemper‚ Keith Miller‚ Daniel Pool‚ Jason
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TEAM BUILDING MODULE MODULE 1: PREPARING TO BE AN EFFECTIVE TEAM MEMBER •A team can only be as effective as its individual members. This module covers core skills that help employees contribute to their organisation’s success. Topic Outline a) You and Your Team b) Taking Responsibility c) Following Through on Commitments d) Contributing to Discussions e) Listening to Understand f) Getting Your Message Across Cleary g) Giving Useful Feedback h) Accepting Feedback Developing
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