Ebola Virus Infection: An Overview
... containing 7 structural and regulatory genes. Most important of these is the GP gene which controls the production of sGP, a small (50-70 kd), soluble nonstructural secretory glycoprotein responsible for some of the most serious pathological effects of the virus. Since the discovery of Ebolavirus in ...
... containing 7 structural and regulatory genes. Most important of these is the GP gene which controls the production of sGP, a small (50-70 kd), soluble nonstructural secretory glycoprotein responsible for some of the most serious pathological effects of the virus. Since the discovery of Ebolavirus in ...
Replication of Small DNA Viruses
... • Larger size range (5 – 200 kbp) than RNA viruses • Similar to host genome, may use cell machinery for DNA replication & transcription • Problems of dependence on host cell for DNA replication: – Cell must be in S phase for DNA synthesis – DNA synthesis can’t occur at ends of linear DNA molecules ( ...
... • Larger size range (5 – 200 kbp) than RNA viruses • Similar to host genome, may use cell machinery for DNA replication & transcription • Problems of dependence on host cell for DNA replication: – Cell must be in S phase for DNA synthesis – DNA synthesis can’t occur at ends of linear DNA molecules ( ...
Dengue Fever (Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever) (Dengue Shock
... heterologous flavivirus, subsequent antibody testing by ELISA may produce false positive results for a different flavivirus. PRNT can often resolve cross-reactive serum antibodies in this situation and identify the infecting virus. However, high-titered cross-reactive antibody levels produced from m ...
... heterologous flavivirus, subsequent antibody testing by ELISA may produce false positive results for a different flavivirus. PRNT can often resolve cross-reactive serum antibodies in this situation and identify the infecting virus. However, high-titered cross-reactive antibody levels produced from m ...
New Cancer Discovery will save lives
... RAK alpha of this HIV-like human cancer virus long before cancer develops. Inexpensive and non-invasive blood tests are developed by ViroTech LLC for the virus detection. ViroTech LLC has also developed other diagnostic tests to monitor virus activation and relocation to specific organs. For example ...
... RAK alpha of this HIV-like human cancer virus long before cancer develops. Inexpensive and non-invasive blood tests are developed by ViroTech LLC for the virus detection. ViroTech LLC has also developed other diagnostic tests to monitor virus activation and relocation to specific organs. For example ...
ATCSA 2001 Schedule 5 Order 2007 Notes Guidance
... broaden the host range of other viruses. However, these would only be covered if, when they are inserted into another organism, they produce a micro-organism that is capable of causing serious harm, i.e. requires level 3 or above containment. The key wording is "which when inserted into another...”. ...
... broaden the host range of other viruses. However, these would only be covered if, when they are inserted into another organism, they produce a micro-organism that is capable of causing serious harm, i.e. requires level 3 or above containment. The key wording is "which when inserted into another...”. ...
COMPUTATIONAL ANTIVIRAL DRUG DESIGN
... allow effective treatment of the influenza virus without unnecessary risks and side-effects. Influenza is a substantial problem in today’s society. Each year 36,000 people die in the United States due to influenza, or influenza related causes. Influenza is caused by two types of the virus, Type-A an ...
... allow effective treatment of the influenza virus without unnecessary risks and side-effects. Influenza is a substantial problem in today’s society. Each year 36,000 people die in the United States due to influenza, or influenza related causes. Influenza is caused by two types of the virus, Type-A an ...
chapt08_HumanBiology14e_lecture
... • Reemerging diseases: Diseases that have reappeared after a significant decline in incidence – Streptococcus: bacteria that causes strep throat and other infections ...
... • Reemerging diseases: Diseases that have reappeared after a significant decline in incidence – Streptococcus: bacteria that causes strep throat and other infections ...
VTMD-3925 Prevention of West Nile Virus Infection in Horses
... • Clean clogged roof gutters every year, and check storm drains, leaky outdoor faucets, and window wells. • Empty accumulated water from wheelbarrows, boats, cargo trailers, pet dishes, toys, and ceramic pots. If possible, turn these items over when not in use. • Change the water in stock tanks o ...
... • Clean clogged roof gutters every year, and check storm drains, leaky outdoor faucets, and window wells. • Empty accumulated water from wheelbarrows, boats, cargo trailers, pet dishes, toys, and ceramic pots. If possible, turn these items over when not in use. • Change the water in stock tanks o ...
handout
... African horse sickness virus African Swine fever virus Andes virus Avian influenza (AI) viruses with high pathogenicity (HP), AI viruses that have an intravenous pathogenicity index (IVPI) in 6-week old chickens greater than 1.2; or AI viruses that cause at least 75% mortality in 4- to 8-week old ch ...
... African horse sickness virus African Swine fever virus Andes virus Avian influenza (AI) viruses with high pathogenicity (HP), AI viruses that have an intravenous pathogenicity index (IVPI) in 6-week old chickens greater than 1.2; or AI viruses that cause at least 75% mortality in 4- to 8-week old ch ...
19_Study Guide
... Some scientists suggest that mimivirus evolved before the first cells. They suggest that natural selection then favored a reduced viral genome after cells appeared and the virus developed an exploitative relationship with them. Other scientists suggest that the mimivirus evolved more recently than c ...
... Some scientists suggest that mimivirus evolved before the first cells. They suggest that natural selection then favored a reduced viral genome after cells appeared and the virus developed an exploitative relationship with them. Other scientists suggest that the mimivirus evolved more recently than c ...
Illness research - HOME
... Norovirus infection can cause the sudden onset of severe vomiting and diarrhea. The virus is highly contagious and commonly spread through food or water that is contaminated by fecal matter during preparation. You can also be infected through close contact with an infected person. SYMPTOMS ...
... Norovirus infection can cause the sudden onset of severe vomiting and diarrhea. The virus is highly contagious and commonly spread through food or water that is contaminated by fecal matter during preparation. You can also be infected through close contact with an infected person. SYMPTOMS ...
FELINE LEUKEMIA VIRUS What is Feline Leukemia virus?
... Testing and vaccination protocols, client reminder programs, and pet owner educational efforts can help contain the spread of these infections. Even though a vaccine against feline leukemia virus has been available to cat owners since 1985, FeLV remains the leading infectious cause of illness and de ...
... Testing and vaccination protocols, client reminder programs, and pet owner educational efforts can help contain the spread of these infections. Even though a vaccine against feline leukemia virus has been available to cat owners since 1985, FeLV remains the leading infectious cause of illness and de ...
Molecular Characterization of Thymidine Kinase and Glycoprotein G
... we determined the sequences of TK and gG genes of ILTV isolated from an outbreak of the commercial layer flock. Amino acid sequence analysis revealed that the TK gene of Sharkia-11 Egyptian isolate shared the amino acid threonine at position 252 with ILTV strains either of high virulence, such as st ...
... we determined the sequences of TK and gG genes of ILTV isolated from an outbreak of the commercial layer flock. Amino acid sequence analysis revealed that the TK gene of Sharkia-11 Egyptian isolate shared the amino acid threonine at position 252 with ILTV strains either of high virulence, such as st ...
Fact sheet West Nile virus (Eng)
... • provides countries with technical support in, and guidance on, the effective management of cases and outbreaks; • through regional and bilateral collaboration and coordination, shares information on methods of surveillance, risk assessment and control and provides guidance on implementing them; • ...
... • provides countries with technical support in, and guidance on, the effective management of cases and outbreaks; • through regional and bilateral collaboration and coordination, shares information on methods of surveillance, risk assessment and control and provides guidance on implementing them; • ...
Risks to the Americas associated with the continued expansion of
... numerous other agents that are commonly found in many of the tropical areas of the Americas. In particular, CHIKV infection appears clinically to be extremely similar to dengue fever, with illness onset characterized by rapid onset of a high fever (.102uF) and severe joint pain that may be accompani ...
... numerous other agents that are commonly found in many of the tropical areas of the Americas. In particular, CHIKV infection appears clinically to be extremely similar to dengue fever, with illness onset characterized by rapid onset of a high fever (.102uF) and severe joint pain that may be accompani ...
current scenario of therapeutics for ebola virus disease
... Currently various countries in Africa, including Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Nigeria, are facing disaster due to Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), which is primarily caused by Ebola virus. 2014 outbreak of Ebola associated viral haemorrhagic fever has 55-60% fatality rate. The incubation period of Ebola ...
... Currently various countries in Africa, including Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Nigeria, are facing disaster due to Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), which is primarily caused by Ebola virus. 2014 outbreak of Ebola associated viral haemorrhagic fever has 55-60% fatality rate. The incubation period of Ebola ...
Powerful Vaccine Discovery
... reach large populations and prevent endemic disease. Using novel technologies such as flagellin-based fusion proteins, scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Wake Forest University are developing highly potent, cost-effective vaccines that provide protective immunity against a range of ...
... reach large populations and prevent endemic disease. Using novel technologies such as flagellin-based fusion proteins, scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Wake Forest University are developing highly potent, cost-effective vaccines that provide protective immunity against a range of ...
Foreign Animal Diseases with Equine Potential
... Because the discharges are largely responsible for contaminating the environment with fungus, treatment is not usually undertaken. Rather, infected animals are destroyed. In the case of very valuable animals, surgical curettage may be done, with careful attention paid to the disposal of lesion mater ...
... Because the discharges are largely responsible for contaminating the environment with fungus, treatment is not usually undertaken. Rather, infected animals are destroyed. In the case of very valuable animals, surgical curettage may be done, with careful attention paid to the disposal of lesion mater ...
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Human swine influenza A [H1N1]: Practical advice for
... of swine flu compared to those with many cases such as Mexico, the USA and Canada. It is important to remember that the case definition will be refined during the course of the epidemic. By way of example, for countries such as Australia with currently only 400 cases, the New South Wales Department of ...
... of swine flu compared to those with many cases such as Mexico, the USA and Canada. It is important to remember that the case definition will be refined during the course of the epidemic. By way of example, for countries such as Australia with currently only 400 cases, the New South Wales Department of ...
Progressive Right-Sided Hemiparesis in a Man
... Only select cell types express the specific polysialic acid receptor for the JC virus. In the central nervous system, this receptor is found on astrocytes and oligodendroglial lineages. JC viral entry occurs via clathrin-mediated endocytosis and can also be facilitated by serotonin receptors (subtype ...
... Only select cell types express the specific polysialic acid receptor for the JC virus. In the central nervous system, this receptor is found on astrocytes and oligodendroglial lineages. JC viral entry occurs via clathrin-mediated endocytosis and can also be facilitated by serotonin receptors (subtype ...
Peculiarities of infectious diseases Contagenicity
... Infectio – Latin word “to infect, contaminate” Infectious process - interrelation of pathogenic microorganism and macroorganism in environment conditions ...
... Infectio – Latin word “to infect, contaminate” Infectious process - interrelation of pathogenic microorganism and macroorganism in environment conditions ...
Is My Child Well Enough to Go to School
... in the hair and small nits (eggs) attached to the hair near the scalp. ...
... in the hair and small nits (eggs) attached to the hair near the scalp. ...
War and Disease: War Epidemics in the Nineteenth and Twentieth
... moved ahead of the American 1942 report by Rosebury and Kabat which listed thirty-three candidate pathogens for analysis as effective biological warfare agents. That report ranked bacillus anthracis in its dormant spore as overall the most important agent (15). The Centres for Disease Control and Pr ...
... moved ahead of the American 1942 report by Rosebury and Kabat which listed thirty-three candidate pathogens for analysis as effective biological warfare agents. That report ranked bacillus anthracis in its dormant spore as overall the most important agent (15). The Centres for Disease Control and Pr ...