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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Zoology

Unlocking the Mysteries of Jawless Fish: A Fascinating Look at Hagfish and Lampreys

Examples of jawless fishes? hagfish (myxinoidea) and lampreys (petromyzontoidea) There are two main groups of jawless fishes – hagfishes and lampreys. Hagfishes are often called slime eels...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

Understanding Norovirus: Causes, Transmission, and Prevention of Gastroenteritis Outbreaks

What viral classification is Norovirus? ss pos RNA Norovirus belongs to the viral classification of Caliciviridae. This family is made up of small, non-enveloped RNA viruses that...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

Understanding Rotavirus: Classification and Genome Composition within the Reoviridae Family

What viral classification is Rotavirus? ds RNA Rotavirus is a member of the family Reoviridae. This family contains viruses with segmented double-stranded RNA genomes. Rotaviruses are specifically...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

Viral vs Bacterial Gastroenteritis: Differences in Clinical Features and Treatment Approaches

Clinical features of viral gastroenteritis are _____________ from watery diarrhea caused by bacteria Indistinguishable Clinical features of viral gastroenteritis are different from watery diarrhea caused by bacteria....

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...