Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

Naked Capsid Viruses: Examples and Characteristics Explained

What virus has a naked capsid? Rotavirus Many different viruses have naked capsids, which are composed solely of protein and lack an envelope around the capsid. Some...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

Understanding the Persistence and Transmission of Rotavirus: Implications for Outbreak Prevention and the Efficacy of Vaccination

Rotavirus is ________ ___________ in the environment Very stable Rotavirus is highly stable in the environment. It can survive for extended periods on surfaces such as countertops,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

Understanding ROTA: The Importance of Regular Troop Rotation in Military Deployments

What does ROTA stand for? Right Out The Anus ROTA stands for “Rotation of Troops Abroad”. It is a term commonly used in the military to refer...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

Understanding Rotavirus in Children: Symptoms, Dehydration & Potential Dangers

What commonly accompanies diarrhea for rotavirus? Vomiting, abdominal pain and fever Rotavirus is a common cause of acute diarrhea in infants and young children. When a child...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

Preventing Rotavirus Infections in Children: Importance of Hygiene and Sanitation Practices

Most rotavirus infections are from 6-24 months and commonly spread where? Daycare centers Most rotavirus infections are seen in infants and children between 6-24 months of age...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

Understanding Rotavirus Transmission and Prevention: Importance of Good Hygiene and Vaccination

What is the transmission for rotavirus? Fecal-oral transmission Rotavirus is typically transmitted through the fecal-oral route. This means that the virus is shed in the stool of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

Understanding the immune response to rotavirus infection in humans and animals.

What cells do rotavirus invade and replicate? (Which immune system then destroys) Mature enterocytes Rotavirus primarily infects the cells that line the small intestine in humans and...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biology

The Significance of Charles Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection in the Evolution of Life on Earth

What was Darwin’s important contribution to the development of evolution theory? That the major mechanisms for evolution occurs through natural selection Charles Darwin, a British naturalist, made...