How is it spread? Arthropod-borne virus. West Nile virus has been spread through blood transfusions, organ transplants, and from mother to baby during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding. NOT BY: From person-to-person or from animal-to-person, From handling live or dead infected birds, Through consuming infected birds or animals (10 points) 5. What are the symptoms?…
The Zika virus is carried by the mosquito from Aedes family. Zika virus was first discovered in Uganda in 1947 in rhesus monkey.…
A “virus” is defined as: “an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by a light microscope, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host” (Document B). Originating from Uganda, the Zika virus was first discovered in 1947 in an infected money in the Zika forest, where its name originates. The Zika virus is a typical one-stranded RNA virus with nucleotide sequences relating it to other African and Asian virus strains. It is capable of infecting other species such as monkeys, elephants, lions, zebras, and rodents. Primates, like humans and monkeys, are known to be the primary hosts and reservoirs.…
I think the health crisis from Zika virus is different from the Black Death. Black Death was a type of plague that was spread via the bites of infected rat fleas. The name Black Death derived from the swollen glands from the victim’s neck, armpits and inner thigh that turned black as they filled with blood. Victims often died after 12 hours of being bitten. While Zika virus is spread through mosquito bites, tends to cause fever, skin rash and conjunctivitis.…
Zika Virus Zika Virus is a fairly new Virus, the first big outbreak was reported in 2015 in Brazil. Zika Virus is fairly new in the United States, but scientists now know that it comes from a mosquito. The virus attacks the reproductive system in women. It’s the most harmful to women who are pregnant. When pregnant women get Zika, it will cause the baby to be born with microcephaly.…
If all of you do not already know, the Zika virus is a viral disease spread from mosquito bites. You might be thinking, “What importance does this issue hold?” Well, the Zika virus is on the rise, and with it, the once rare circumstance of Microcephaly. For example, 1.5 million cases of Zika have taken root in Brazil alone. The virus is spreading, and over 13 countries solely in the Americas have reported outbreaks.…
A) The infection process of a vertebrate virus consists of 6 stages. Provide the name for each stage and provide details of the events that take place at each stage using Influenza virus A as the model. The 6 stages consist of: Attachment, Penetration, Uncoating, Biosynthesis, Assembly, and Release. Attachment is when the virus attaches or “locks” itself onto an acceptable cell. This occurs because a protein receptor is recognized by the virus and the virus attaches to the cell.…
Recently discovered Zika has swept the world off its feet. This dangerous disease is spread mostly through the bite of an infected species of mosquito. Primarily targeting pregnant women, it can be passed down from mom to fetus and in turn cause certain malicious birth defects. Before last year, the virus was a miniscule, controlled, barely noted annoyance. Scientists are now beginning to consider environmental chances that encouraged Zika's explosion into a global crisis.…
Many black and homosexuals have suffered from AIDS and HIV, and many are still suffering today, it is known that the CIA did create this deadly disease. It is believed that the CIA does have a cure but they won’t let it out. Why did the CIA do this to these innocent people? AIDS and HIV was not identified until 1981, the virus had already killed more than 20 million people at that time (New dawn Magazine). The CIA did create Aids and HIV to kill off the innocent black and homosexual community just for being who they are.…
West Nile virus is a disease transmitted by certain mosquitoes that can cause serious brain inflammation. West Nile Virus originated in Uganda, in 1937. The virus has now spread across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The virus is most commonly spread through mosquitoes, particularly the Culex pipiens mosquito. Humans are most commonly affected, especially those over the age of 50, by this disease although some animals such as bats, horses, cats, dogs, skunks and many more.…
Less than 1% of the mosquito population in any given area will carry the West Nile Virus. Most people (70-80%) who are infected with West Nile Virus exhibit no symptoms at all. Around 20% of those infected will have a fever and other minor symptoms. People who are under 50 (including infants) have fewer symptoms than older people. Less than 1% of those people who are infected will develop serious complications.…
Repellents should always be used according to the label instructions. It is also important to wear long sleeves and pants outdoors when mosquitoes are most active – from dusk until dawn. West Nile virus is an arbovirus that is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected with the virus by feeding on infected birds and can transmit the virus to other animals, birds, and humans. Most birds show no symptoms of infection, but certain bird species, such as crows, blue jays and ravens, are more sensitive to the virus and are more likely to become sick and die when they become infected with the virus.…
West Nile virus (WNV), named for its discovery in the West Nile District of Uganda, is a mosquito-borne pathogen commonly found in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.2 Ever since its detection in the United States in 1999, WNV has been a health threat to the nation’s horse population. Currently, no treatment for the virus exists. After the initial infection, horses may begin exhibiting symptoms anywhere from 3-15 days. However, only about 10-39 % of infected horses experience symptoms.2 West Nile Virus targets the central nervous system leading…
In less than a year there were 40 million people who died from this virus, which spread at an intense pace, while it seemed that nothing and no one could do something to stop the epidemic. This research paper will disclose the damage that this powerful virus caused, along the scientific discoveries that have been made about the causes of this disease, and how the world has progressed ever…
The West Nile Virus, once a disease-causing virus only located in Uganda came to the U.S. and caused an outbreak in Colorado. The virus was transmitted through mosquitos carrying the virus. The…