TAKE CARE - East Perth Medical Centre
... used in Australia contain live virus. The vaccines used are either split-virion or sub-unit (inactivated) vaccines, which only contain the surface structures of the virus, rather than infectious particles. The incubation period for influenza is between 24–72 hours, and the vaccine takes 7–14 days to ...
... used in Australia contain live virus. The vaccines used are either split-virion or sub-unit (inactivated) vaccines, which only contain the surface structures of the virus, rather than infectious particles. The incubation period for influenza is between 24–72 hours, and the vaccine takes 7–14 days to ...
Document
... • since the late 1990s, some of avian influenza A viruses have transmitted directly from birds to humans ...
... • since the late 1990s, some of avian influenza A viruses have transmitted directly from birds to humans ...
Diseases of the Respiratory System Notes
... 1) Caused by the Sin Nombre (“no name”) viruses 2) Zoonosis likely to involve humans in proximity to booming mouse populations with no person-to-person transmission a) Transmission via contact with feces 3) Symptoms include inflammation of capillary walls in the lungs, fever, muscle aches, vomiting, ...
... 1) Caused by the Sin Nombre (“no name”) viruses 2) Zoonosis likely to involve humans in proximity to booming mouse populations with no person-to-person transmission a) Transmission via contact with feces 3) Symptoms include inflammation of capillary walls in the lungs, fever, muscle aches, vomiting, ...
Viral vaccines
... pneumonia. e.g. influenza virus vaccine. 3. Cold-adaptation: the virus is encouraged to grow at 25 c° (e.g. Influenza virus vaccine). 4. Recombinant vaccines (Genetic reassortment): Recombination by reassortment only occurs between viruses with segmented genomes e.g. influenza viruses. Cells are co- ...
... pneumonia. e.g. influenza virus vaccine. 3. Cold-adaptation: the virus is encouraged to grow at 25 c° (e.g. Influenza virus vaccine). 4. Recombinant vaccines (Genetic reassortment): Recombination by reassortment only occurs between viruses with segmented genomes e.g. influenza viruses. Cells are co- ...
Pathogens that cause disease
... • Viruses are non-living and can infect all types of organisms. • They are obligate intracellular parasites, meaning they cannot replicate outside of cells. • A single virus particle (virion) is composed of genetic material either DNA or RNA, enclosed in a protein coat known as a capsid • Viruses do ...
... • Viruses are non-living and can infect all types of organisms. • They are obligate intracellular parasites, meaning they cannot replicate outside of cells. • A single virus particle (virion) is composed of genetic material either DNA or RNA, enclosed in a protein coat known as a capsid • Viruses do ...
SMART Team
... defense against invader, does not discriminate one foreign substance from another. It has a policy of kill first, ask questions later. ...
... defense against invader, does not discriminate one foreign substance from another. It has a policy of kill first, ask questions later. ...
Viral Infections: an overview
... rotavirus, influenza virus, AAV, adenovirus, HSV, and VZV are cleared from almost all sites within 3–4 weeks • AAV, EBV, or cytomegalovirus (CMV) can last for several ...
... rotavirus, influenza virus, AAV, adenovirus, HSV, and VZV are cleared from almost all sites within 3–4 weeks • AAV, EBV, or cytomegalovirus (CMV) can last for several ...
Obligate intracellular parasites
... Newly constructed virus particles recognize regions of the cell membrane where viral proteins have attached and are released from these points Unlike most lytic viruses, the influenza virus does not promote the lysis of the cell as part of its release ...
... Newly constructed virus particles recognize regions of the cell membrane where viral proteins have attached and are released from these points Unlike most lytic viruses, the influenza virus does not promote the lysis of the cell as part of its release ...
Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers
... thousand cases are thought to occur each year in these endemic countries. Imported cases are rare, but have occurred in Europe, North America and elsewhere, almost exclusively in persons with high-risk occupations such as medical or other aid workers. • Lujo virus: This has been recently described f ...
... thousand cases are thought to occur each year in these endemic countries. Imported cases are rare, but have occurred in Europe, North America and elsewhere, almost exclusively in persons with high-risk occupations such as medical or other aid workers. • Lujo virus: This has been recently described f ...
What are Viruses?
... viruses remain dormant for many years in the nervous system tissues Chickenpox (caused by the virus Varicella zoster) is a childhood infection It can reappear later in life as shingles, a painful itching rash limited to small areas of the body ...
... viruses remain dormant for many years in the nervous system tissues Chickenpox (caused by the virus Varicella zoster) is a childhood infection It can reappear later in life as shingles, a painful itching rash limited to small areas of the body ...
Microbes_PP
... Billions of mold spores can become airborne and may then be inhaled, triggering a reaction. ...
... Billions of mold spores can become airborne and may then be inhaled, triggering a reaction. ...
Herpes virus life
... sixteen of the 25 cases resulted in fatal encephalomyelitis. At least four cases resulted in survival with severe neurologic impairment. Symptom awareness and early treatment are important for laboratory workers facing exposure.[ Zoonotic infection found in 4.5% of general population and more common ...
... sixteen of the 25 cases resulted in fatal encephalomyelitis. At least four cases resulted in survival with severe neurologic impairment. Symptom awareness and early treatment are important for laboratory workers facing exposure.[ Zoonotic infection found in 4.5% of general population and more common ...
Slide 1 - Fort Bend ISD
... Infectious protein molecules that can somehow replicate in cells. They cause degenerative brain diseases. They cause scrapie in sheep, “mad cow disease” or bovine spongiform encephalitis, and Creutzfeldt Jacob disease in humans. Cause the normal form of a protein to fold up wrong and thus become a p ...
... Infectious protein molecules that can somehow replicate in cells. They cause degenerative brain diseases. They cause scrapie in sheep, “mad cow disease” or bovine spongiform encephalitis, and Creutzfeldt Jacob disease in humans. Cause the normal form of a protein to fold up wrong and thus become a p ...
Mouse Parvo
... Division of Animal Resources University of Illinois, Urbana Background: There are two important parvoviruses of mice: minute virus of mice (MVM) and mouse parvovirus type-1 (MPV-1). Minute virus of mice (MVM) is an important infectious agent in laboratory mice. It is a ssDNA virus of the family Parv ...
... Division of Animal Resources University of Illinois, Urbana Background: There are two important parvoviruses of mice: minute virus of mice (MVM) and mouse parvovirus type-1 (MPV-1). Minute virus of mice (MVM) is an important infectious agent in laboratory mice. It is a ssDNA virus of the family Parv ...
Micro organisms
... – 1. Attach to cell – 2. Insert viral DNA into host cell – 3. Replicate viral DNA using host cell – 4. Assemble new viruses – 5. Destroy host cell to release new viruses ...
... – 1. Attach to cell – 2. Insert viral DNA into host cell – 3. Replicate viral DNA using host cell – 4. Assemble new viruses – 5. Destroy host cell to release new viruses ...
A New Virus... What is the Chikungunya Virus Mode of Transmission
... virus will develop some symptoms which usually begin 3–7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain. Other symptoms may include: headache, conjunctivitis, muscle pain, joint swelling, nausea, vomiting or rash. Chikungunya disease does not often ...
... virus will develop some symptoms which usually begin 3–7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain. Other symptoms may include: headache, conjunctivitis, muscle pain, joint swelling, nausea, vomiting or rash. Chikungunya disease does not often ...
drivers_of_e_and_rd_06_recent_pandemics
... Recent examples of emerging and re-immerging zoonoses that have resulted in human pandemics or epidemics include severe acute respiratory syndrome-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV) infection in China and elsewhere in 2002/3; West Nile virus (WNV) infection which spread across continental north Ameri ...
... Recent examples of emerging and re-immerging zoonoses that have resulted in human pandemics or epidemics include severe acute respiratory syndrome-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV) infection in China and elsewhere in 2002/3; West Nile virus (WNV) infection which spread across continental north Ameri ...
Science Media Centre Fact Sheet Schmallenberg virus
... The SBV can be identified using several methods, some based on its genetic sequence and some based on its specific interactions with antibodies, however the virus is detectable in the blood of infected animals for only a very short period (4-6 days post infection), making identification in live anim ...
... The SBV can be identified using several methods, some based on its genetic sequence and some based on its specific interactions with antibodies, however the virus is detectable in the blood of infected animals for only a very short period (4-6 days post infection), making identification in live anim ...
Herpes Simplex Virus
... The rash begins as multiple small, red papules that look like insect bites. They develop into vesicles filled with clear fluid. The blister wall breaks, leaving open sores, which finally crust over to become dry, brown scabs. Some kids have a fever, abdominal pain, sore throat, headache, or a vague ...
... The rash begins as multiple small, red papules that look like insect bites. They develop into vesicles filled with clear fluid. The blister wall breaks, leaving open sores, which finally crust over to become dry, brown scabs. Some kids have a fever, abdominal pain, sore throat, headache, or a vague ...
Slapped Cheek Syndrome
... immune to this virus but it is best to be safe, therefore if you are pregnant try and avoid contact with people who have Slapped Cheek. If you think you may have been in contact with Slapped Cheek please contact your midwife who may need to carry out a blood test to detect the presence of antibodies ...
... immune to this virus but it is best to be safe, therefore if you are pregnant try and avoid contact with people who have Slapped Cheek. If you think you may have been in contact with Slapped Cheek please contact your midwife who may need to carry out a blood test to detect the presence of antibodies ...
The Ecology of Disease - ETE Scholars
... IT’S not just the invasion of intact tropical landscapes that can cause disease. The West Nile virus came to the United States from Africa but spread here because one of its favored hosts is the American robin, which thrives in a world of lawns and agricultural fields. And mosquitoes, which spread ...
... IT’S not just the invasion of intact tropical landscapes that can cause disease. The West Nile virus came to the United States from Africa but spread here because one of its favored hosts is the American robin, which thrives in a world of lawns and agricultural fields. And mosquitoes, which spread ...