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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Morphology of a Virus: Shape, Size, and Genetic Material of Viruses for Effective Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies

Virus Morphology Icosahedral symmetry: with envelope, with glycoprotein spikesHelical symmetry: RNA virusComplex symmetry: Envelope: Glycoprotein The morphology of a virus refers to the physical characteristics of the...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Viral Replication: The Intricate Process by which Viruses Multiply within Host Organisms

Viral replication 1) Attachment to surface receptor on susceptable host cell2) Entry into the cell3) Uncoating of viral nucleic acid4) Replication of viral nucleic acid and synthesis...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Bacteria and Viruses: Differences, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Bacteria vs Viruses Viruses: Obligate intracellular parasites (b/c viruses have limited genomic composition) Bacteria and viruses are two different types of microorganisms that cause a range of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Prion Diseases: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

Prions Infectious Proteinaceous ParticlesDo not have nucleic acidResistant to heat , chemicals and irradiation.Neurodegenerative disease in mammals called: Transmissible Spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs)Zoonotic: Infected goat, sheep, and cattle...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Viroids: Infectious RNA Agents Causing Devastating Plant Diseases and Their Control Measures

Viroid Smallest pathogens knownshort strand of circular RNANo protein coat or envelopeViroids cause disease in plants Viroids are infectious agents that are smaller than viruses and consist...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Discovering the Menace: Learn About 7 Common Misc. Pathogens and Their Harmful Effects on Human Health

Misc. pathogens Algae:Short strand of circular RNANo protein coat or envelopeViroids cause disease in plants.Protozoa:Single celled microorganismEukaryoticFree living or parasiticExample: Mastigophora: Giardia Misc. pathogens refer to microorganisms...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Exploring the Characteristics of Viruses: Their Structure, Reproduction, and Pathogenicity

What are some properties of a virus? 1. Its genome is surrounded by a protein capsid.2. Its genome consists of DNA or RNA.3. It is an obligate...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Virology

Discovering Viruses: The Groundbreaking Work of Dmitri Ivanovsky

What scientist is responsible for first discovering viruses (specifically, tobacco mosaic virus)…even though he called it a small bacteria or spore? Dimitri Ivanovski The scientist responsible for...

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