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    Texas” 1) Ebola Virus- Belongs to the family Filoviridae. It has a single-stranded -sRNA genome, so it uses a RNA polymerase to create the +sRNA template, which acts as mRNA inside the host cell. The envelope is made up of peptidoglycan; the structure is made up of 7 structural proteins and 1 non-structural protein. This means it is an enveloped and susceptible to the outside environment. The Ebola virus replicates in Monocytes, Macrophages and Dendritic Cells. When the Ebola virus is ready to leave

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    Chickenpox affecting the Human Immune System Chickenpox, also known as Varicella is a virus that affects the United states ranging from 20k to 200k cases. Although Varicella is a rare disease it is contagious and can be spread quite easily. Fortunately, Varicella is self-treatable which means it can be treated at home. Also, it is self-diagnosable which indicates it can be demolished by a simple vaccine known as the Chickenpox vaccine. Although serious complications have occurred, overall Varicella

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    What will this alien orginated protein do? No one is completely positive as the research continues. The Hemo is not created by the pregnated women, but by her fetus and in the placenta. It came from a gene that had originally came from a certain virus that infected our mammalian ancestors becoming about further than 100 million year ago. Not only is it just the Hemo, but there

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    Did you know that Australian British colonist formed a human wall and moved across the entire island of Tasmania to root the native Aboriginals out of hiding to forcibly move them to other resettlement islands or to kill them? This was only possible because of the British Empire having technological superiority and being able to completely dominate the natives in warfare. This is important because this relates to a key responsibility that I and all Americans have to their nation, to help and support

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    Avian Paramyxovirus

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    ). In the current virus taxonomy NDV, or avian paramyxovirus type 1 (APMV-1), is classified with the other avian paramyxoviruses, in the genus Avulavirus, sub-family Paramyxovirinae, family Paramyxoviridae, order Mononegavirales (Lamb et al., 2005). All APMVs, except avian metapneumovirus, are classified in the genus Avulavirus of the family Paramyxoviridae and are divided into nine serological types (APMV 1-9) (Nayak et al., 2008). In 2007 in survey A.I program the biological, serological, and genomic

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    phages) are viruses that are obligate intracellular parasites, therefore, need a specific host in order to for this virion to leave its dormant state. The bacterium serves as the host in which the virus inhabits, allowing for it to grow and replicate. According to the case study by Kari Mergenhagen, the virus also obtains and enormous size compared to the bacterium. It has special structures, such as, a protein coat (capsid) which is a nucleic acid genome. On the other hand, bacterium is not simply defined

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    soon as possible as to prevent cornea scarring. If the exact cause is not identified, treatment may be given by antibiotic drops that are exerted against several types of bacteria. If the cause is known, antibiotic drops can treat bacteria, herpes, virus or fungus. Extremely severe ulcers can necessitate a corneal transplant. Corticosteroid eye drops may be used to diminish swelling and inflammation in specific situations involving corneal ulcers. A general practitioner is likely to furthermore recommend:

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    Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome is a highly contagious virus that is contracted when the victim touches a surface or sneezes. It is believed that SARS primarily attacks the lungs but it is not fully understood if it is the only organ affected. Some liver abnormalities have occurred but it is not fully known if the disease attacks the liver as well. The virus is believed to have originated from China, but it was diagnosed in a Vietnamese hospital by Dr. Carlo Urbani. Both the doctor and the patient

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    Influenza Research Paper

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    the environment, the Influenza virus can remain infectious for up to one month. Transmission occurs as a new host comes into contact with viruses dispersed into the air or onto surfaces of objects. The main targets of the influenza virus are the columnar epithelial cells of the trachea, bronchi and bronchioles. HA binds to galactose-bound sialic acid on the surface of host cells. The HA binding

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    Infectious Mononucleosis Infectious mononucleosis is an infection caused by a virus. This illness is often called “mono.” It causes symptoms that affect various areas of the body, including the throat, upper air passages, and lymph glands. The liver or spleen may also be affected. The virus spreads from person to person through close contact. The illness is usually not serious and often goes away in 2–4 weeks without treatment. In rare cases, symptoms can be more severe and last longer, sometimes

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