Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781259709227
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor, Heidi Smith
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 17, Problem 15Q
Summary Introduction
To explain:
The scientists infected Aedes aegypti with a bacterium called as Wolbachia, they become less likely to spread Zika viruses to humans.
Introduction:
Aedes aegypti is a species of mosquito with are small and dark with white stripes on their legs. Bite of this mosquito transfers Zika virus leading to yellow fever disease in humans. It was discovered in Uganda, Africa. The symptoms of this disease include skin rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint-pain.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
People with herpes simplex type 1 viruses often getmouth sores when they have a cold or similar infection.How might this location benefit the virus?
Each year, hundreds of millions of people get sick from diseases like Zika, Dengue Fever, and Yellow Fever that are spread by mosquitoes. Some scientists are investigating the possibility of curbing these mosquito-borne diseases by genetically modifying the mosquitoes, such that they become less able to either reproduce or to carry the disease-causing microbes. Should genetically modified mosquitoes be released into the environment to combat these viruses?
The rabies virus has an extremely broad host range. It has been found in a large number of mammals, birds, and may infect insects and reptiles. Hypothesize what may be true about this virus to give it such a broad host range.
Chapter 17 Solutions
Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
Ch. 17.1 - Prob. 1AYPCh. 17.1 - Prob. 2AYPCh. 17.1 - NCLEX PREP 1. The term immunologically privileged...Ch. 17.2 - Discuss the current state of knowledge of the...Ch. 17.2 - Prob. 2NPCh. 17.3 - Prob. 4AYPCh. 17.3 - Prob. 5AYPCh. 17.3 - Prob. 6AYPCh. 17.3 - Prob. 7AYPCh. 17.3 - Prob. 8AYP
Ch. 17.3 - Prob. 9AYPCh. 17.3 - Prob. 10AYPCh. 17.3 - Prob. 11AYPCh. 17.3 - Prob. 1MMCh. 17.3 - Prob. 3NPCh. 17.3 - Prob. 4NPCh. 17 - Prob. 1QCh. 17 - Prob. 2QCh. 17 - Prob. 3QCh. 17 - Prob. 4QCh. 17 - Why is it necessary only to include the exotoxin...Ch. 17 - Prob. 6QCh. 17 - Prob. 7QCh. 17 - Prob. 8QCh. 17 - Prob. 9QCh. 17 - Prob. 10QCh. 17 - Why would PCR be the best method for identifying...Ch. 17 - Prob. 12QCh. 17 - Prob. 13QCh. 17 - Prob. 14QCh. 17 - Prob. 15QCh. 17 - Prob. 16QCh. 17 - Prob. 17QCh. 17 - Prob. 18QCh. 17 - Mosquito eradication could change the epidemiology...Ch. 17 - Prob. 20QCh. 17 - Prob. 21QCh. 17 - Prob. 1VC
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Figure 17.5 Which of the following statements about virus structure is true? a. All viruses are encased in a viral membrane. b. The capsomere is made up of small protein subunits called capsids. c. DNA is the genetic material in all viruses. d. Glycoproteins help the virus attach to the host cell.arrow_forwardEven though genetically engineered mosquitoes might be developed that do not allow the reproduction of malaria protozoa, these mosquitoes would have little, if any, immediate effect on the spread of the disease. Why should this be so? What would have to happen for these mosquitoes to significantly affect the spread of malaria?arrow_forwardWhy is the Nipah virus a great illustration of a zoonotic disease? A. Because it's carried by fruit bats across America but it's not even noticed by the American people. B. Because it's carried by cats across Asia and easily spills over into humans. C. Because it's carried by fruit bats across Asia but almost never spills over into humans. D. Because it's carried by fruit bats across Asia and easily spills over into humans.arrow_forward
- Because viruses lack some of the traits seen in all living things, many scientists do not believe viruses to be genuinely "alive." Using a few characteristics of live organisms as examples, explain why viruses may not be truly "alive."arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements seemingly refute the fact that viruses are nonliving? A.They reproduce themselves only inside a host cell. B. They contain no enzymes. C. They can change over time, with the emergence of new strains. D. They cause diseases similar to those caused by bacteria. E. They are composed of protein and nucleic acid.arrow_forwardWhy is the Nipah virus a great illustration of a zoonotic disease? A. Because it's carried by fruit bats across Asia but almost never spills over into humans. B. Because it's carried by cats across Asia and easily spills over into humans. C. Because it's carried by fruit bats across Asia and easily spills over into humans. D. Because it's carried by fruit bats across America but it's not even noticed by the American people.arrow_forward
- Viral “spikes” are usually involved in A. Uncoating the virus particle B. Killing the host cell C. Attaching to the host cell to aid in entry or exit D. Replicating DNAarrow_forwardWhich of the following is a reason that scientists do not classify viruses as living things? A. They must infect a host because they cannot reproduce on their own. B. They contain DNA, like all living organisms. C. The experience evolution through natural selection. D. They replicate themselves and reproducearrow_forwardWhy does it take more than a week before a mosquito just infected with yellow fever virus can transmit the disease?arrow_forward
- Which of the following is a property of life that viruses lack? A. The manufacture and use of complex carbon containing molecules B. The potential to grow and expand their populations C. Engages in self-sustaining biological processes such as homeostasis and metabolism D. The potential to pass hereditary material to offspringarrow_forwardWhich of the following is not caused by a poxvirus?a. molluscum contagiosum b. smallpox c. cowpox d. chickenpoxarrow_forwardThe envelope of an animal virus is usually derived from the _____ of its host cell. a. cell wall c. capsule b. plasma membrane d. receptorsarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira...Health & NutritionISBN:9781305634350Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. SchroederPublisher:Cengage Learning
Concepts of BiologyBiologyISBN:9781938168116Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James WisePublisher:OpenStax College
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781305634350
Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Concepts of Biology
Biology
ISBN:9781938168116
Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:OpenStax College