Flaviviridae

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is from the virus family Flaviviridae with an RNA envelope serving as it's genetic material. The genetic material (RNA) is HCV's pathogenic structure. The genome is positive sense single stranded RNA, which is very similar to mRNA and can be translated quickly to the host cell (Bauman

southeast Asia while you are pregnant can destroy your life only by a small bite. Once you are bitten you will experience the life intoxicating symptoms and face the depressing news of knowing there is no cure. The Zika Virus is a member of the Flaviviridae family which is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. Infected people with this virus usually don't notice the disease because the symptoms are not major. However fever, rash, joint pain, muscle pain, headache, or red eyes issues can occur while

emerging viral disease in humans. It turn out to be a most important global public health concern. Dengue is prominent in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, mostly in urban and semiurban area. Dengue viruses (DV) belong to family Flaviviridae of which four serotypes

Polynesia and Brazil. In 1947, The Zika virus was first identified in Uganda in Rhesus monkeys. It was then identified in humans in 1952 in some parts of Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania The virus, also known as ZIKV, is an arbovirus of the Flaviviridae family, and is closely related to dengue, yellow fever and Chikungunya viruses (Al-Qahtani et al., 2016.); an arbovirus refers to a group of viruses transmitted by arthropod vectors (MedicineNet.com, 2016). The Zika disease is caused by the Zika

Name: BriAnna Davis Causative Agent: Zika virus Disease: Zika, including microcephaly and Guillian barre syndrome Classification of the causative agent: Z. virus is associated with the genus Flavivirus and the Flaviviridae family. Zika is in the same category of diseases with yellow fever and West Nile virus. The Zika virus has an enveloped capsule with single-strained RNA genome. The virus encodes polyproteins with three structural proteins and seven non-structural proteins. History: The Z. virus

The Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-borne single-stranded RNA virus. It is in the family of Flaviviridae, genus Flavivirus. This virus causes a mild illness similar to dengue. The first case of ZIKV was identified in Uganda in 1947. Cases of this virus were rare until 2007 when a major epidemic happened in Yap Island, Micronesia. Now, epidemics have happened in Polynesia, Easter Island, the Cook Islands, Brazil, and New Caledonia (Ioos et al., 2014). During the first week of infection, the virus

INTRODUCTION Blood is one of the integral components of body constituents, which flows throughout body and becomes a reason for survival. Blood transfusion is a life saving intervention for patients in need of transfusion. Blood borne infections are common serious hurdles of blood transfusion. Considering the serious consequences of these infections and to hold back the transmission to minimum, it is extremely important to remain vigilant about the possible spread of these diseases in the course

insight on the history, symptoms, diagnosis, transmission and treatment. All this will explain as to why the Zika virus epidemic is a global health concern. Zika virus is a serious arbovirus (originating from arthropods) belonging to the family flaviviridae, carried and spread mainly by mosquito species known as Aedes aegyptii and A. albopictus (vectors), which thrive in the tropical and equatorial climates. The virus was first identified in Ziika rain forest in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys and later

Zika Virus: What Community Health Nurses Need to Know Community health nurses face a multitude of challenges as they strive to improve health outcomes in the community and monitor and manage diseases. Valued for their adaptability, ability, and willingness to provide care in many settings, including schools, homeless shelters, and community health clinics, community health nurses provide comprehensive care to their clients wherever the client is located. Perhaps one of the more complex and challenging

History of the West Nile Virus Abstract West Nile virus (WNV) is a virus that is transmitted by mosquitoes. It has been found in humans, birds, and other animals, typically in Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. In 1999, WNV was detected in the United States for the first time, and since then it has spread across the U.S. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 15,000 people in the U.S. have tested positive for the WNV infection since 1999, including