How long does it take to develop symptoms of influenza after being exposed?

Q: Why is infection by herpesvirus permanent?

A: Introduction  Herpesviridae is a large group of DNA virus which has around 135 types found in…

Q: Is there an alternative to vaccination in preventing influenza?

A: Influenza is caused by influenza viruses. Two types of influenza, A and B, cause outbreaks in…

Q: Why are crowded living areas, such as long-term care units, prone to the spread of viral illnesses?

A: Long term care facilities are healthcare facilities that provide rehabilitation, restoration, or…

Q: What are the steps in a lysogenic infection?

A: The lysogenic cycle is the process through which a virus replicated its DNA by using a host cell.…

Q: Why is poliovirus spread so effectively?

A: The causative agent for polio, the poliovirus is a virus that contains single stranded RNA genome…

Q: What is the main way by which someone is infected with the Zika virus?

A: The most common symptoms of Zika virus illness are fever, rash, headache, joint pain, red eyes, and…

Q: At what specific sites within the body can the poliomyelitis virus multiply? What is the usual…

A: Virus refers to the infectious agent that replicates (or multiples) in the host cells. It comprises…

Q: What is a virulent virus?

A:

Q: What are adenovirus vectors  ?

A: Viruses are the obligate parasites.

Q: What do influenza virus and Ebola virus have in common?In what ways do their modes of transmission…

A: Ebola Virus: It is a Virus that causes a deadly and rare disease called Ebola that causes severe…

Q: What is a norovirus?

A: Norairal mediated endocytosis is the molecular mechanism followed by integration of viral genome RNA…

Q: How many strains of enterovirus are there

A: Microbiology is the field of biology that mainly deals with the study of microorganisms, their…

Q: Describe the exposure, adherence, invasion, and infection of the common flu virus.

A: There are four kinds of influenza virus. Influenza A is the very frequently occurring one, followed…

Q: What are virulence factors?

A: Pathogens are the disease causing organisms which enters body and escapes the host immune system.…

Q: Why can bird flu H5N1 infect humans?

A: Bird flu is caused by a special type of influenza virus. It rarely affects humans. But are two…

Q: What would cause a local infection to spread into a pandemic so rapidly?

A: A pandemic is a global epidemic. An epidemic is when an infectious disease is widespread in a…

Q: How can a person acquire a viral infection?

A: Viruses are infectious agents that need a host cell to replicate and multiply. Viruses are composed…

Q: What are the major routes of transmission of HIV?

A: HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is responsible for causing AIDS (acquired immune deficiency…

Q: How does a person contract warts?

A: Common warts are also called verruca vulgaris.

Q: What are two ways that the pandemic has affected the mental health of children?

A: The complex array of challenges brought by the COVID 19 pandemic includes mental health…

Q: What type of viral RNAs from herpes viruses confound the immune system?

A: Herpes virus are the viruses that cause the infection called herpes which cause sores or blisters in…

Q: How long is the incubationperiod of the HIV? What ismeant by acute AIDS?

A: HIV HIV stands for Human immunodeficiency virus. RNA is the genetic material in the HIV and it is a…

Q: The primary site of attack in influenza is thea. small intestine b. respiratory epithelium c. skin…

A: Influenza or flu is a highly contagious viral infection of the lungs and the respiratory passages.…

Q: Why are emboli dangerous?

A: Introduction Platelets are also referred to as thrombocytes; they are cytoplasmic fragments that…

Q: How many times should a child be vaccinated against tetanus?

A: The tetanus vaccine is part of a prescribed series of childhood and adult vaccinations to protect…

Q: What are the personal protective equipment for medical workers in the midst of pandemic?

A: There are following  personal protective equipment used in pandemic situation   surgical masks,…

Q: Does the HIV virus kill a patient directly?

A: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a family of retroviruses which are single stranded virus…

Q: What are The Clinical findings (symptoms) Of about influenza A virus subtype H1N1

A: Virus is a microscopic organism which contains a protective coat and the nucleic acid. It doesn’t…

Q: How much time does it take for a flu pandemic to infect people all around the world?

A: A disease, which occurs worldwide crossing all the international natural and man-made boundaries is…

Q: Describe the production of influenza vaccine.

A: A virus is a submicroscopic infectious particle that replicates only inside the living cells of an…

Q: If an outbreak of yellow fever occurred, who wouldbe isolated and who would be quarantined?

A: Introduction  Yellow fever is one of the common viral infection caused by Flavivirus. This is…

Q: Why are antibiotics ineffective against viral infections?

A: Antibiotics are chemical compounds that are either bacteriostatic or bactericidal, i.e. either they…

Q: Why does an AIDS patient suffer from many infections?

A: AIDS is called as the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It is a global health problem. It is a…

Q: What kind of viruses are influenza A

A: Virus: It is an infectious agent. The virus is made up of a nucleic acid molecule that is coated by…

Q: What symptoms might a person have when infected with influenza A? influenza B? influenza C?

A: Influenza virus causes the infectious disease called flu. There are three different flu viruses that…

Q: Why is Graves’ disease dangerous?

A: Graves disease is an autoimmune disease which is caused due to overactive thyroid gland. It result…

Q: Which organism listed below can undergo blebbing O S. aureus O N. meningitidis O H. influenza O S.…

A: The outer membrane (OM) of gram-negative bacterial species is complex and based on external…

Q: How long does a virus infection last without antibiotics?

A: A drug that acts on bacteria is called antibiotics. They come from natural sources, semi-synthetic…

Q: Name the causative organism, of AIDS?

A: AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a clinical condition in which the immune system of the…

Q: Is COPD an infectious disease, metabolic in nature, or a genetic disorder?

A: COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is an inflammatory lung disease that…

Q: How are viral and bacterial pneumonias connected

A: Viral pneumonia and bacterial pneumonia are some commonly encountered pneumonia. Other types of…

Q: What is influenza A

A: Influenza is flu that is a contagious viral infection that attacks the respiratory system of the…

Q: Why is H5N1 avian influenza considered a majorthreat to public health?

A: H5N1 is a type of influenza virus. They belong to the family Orthomyxoviridae, and they are…

Q: How does Mass Blood Donation helps people in the midst of pandemic?

A: By donating the blood by the healthy individual could save the other people who are at risk of…