Why does serum from a person vaccinated against Yellow fever virus recognize Zika virus?
Why does serum from a person vaccinated against Yellow fever virus recognize Zika virus?
Zika virus is transmitted primarily by Aedes aegypti, the yellow fever mosquito. aegypti is a tropical mosquito whose range in the USA is limited to the southern states. However, the Asian Tiger Mosquito, Aedes albopictus is a potential vector for Zika, and it has a much broader range in the USA than does Ae. aegypti. Which of the following would NOT be an effective methods to determine if Ae. albopictus might become an important vector for Zika virus in the...
Does Dengue fever or Zika virus reduce white cell numbers?
Which of the following viruses does not cause a hemorrhagic fever? A cytomegalovirus B dengue virus C yellow fever virus D ebola virus Yellow fever is so named because: A it may be accompanied by jaundice. B it is transmitted by a yellow mosquito. C the virus appears yellow when observed under the electron microscope. D the virus produces fever blisters containing a yellow fluid.
from the article: a single mutation in the prm protein of zika virus contributes to fetal microcephaly Describe why this paper is of interes wcientists studying the Zika virus Answer Describe some of the evidence that the Zika virus has evolved? Answer
What virus causes the flu? Why doesn't the body produce permanent immunity against that virus? How does the vaccine against the flu work?
Why does our system allow for two different types of lawsuits against one person for a similar action/outcome? Is this fair? Does our current legal system make a medical expert hesitant to help in situations outside of a medical facility, or while “off-duty?”
A host organism needs time, often days, to mount an immune response against a new antigen, but memory cells permit a rapid response to pathogens previously encountered. A vaccine to protect against a particular viral infection often consists of weakened or killed virus or isolated proteins from a viral protein coat. When injected into a person, the vaccine generally does not cause an infection and illness, but it effectively teaches the immune system what the viral particles look like, stimulating...
b. Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) has been isolated from virtually all commercial tobacco products. Why then, is TMV infection not a hazard for humans? That is, why does its host range only include some plants, but not humans? Think about the steps of the Viral Reproductive Cycle above, especially how an infection would have to be initiated. b. Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) has been isolated from virtually all commercial tobacco products. Why then, is TMV infection not a hazard for...
Giardiasis is an intestinal parasite that can transmitted through person-to-person contact and infested swimming pools. This parasite is best classified as (Select one:) a. inherited. b. contagious. c. iatrogenic. d. nosocomial. e. asymptomatic. Studies have found that lab coats are typically washed every 1 to 2 weeks. These lab coats often contain harmful germs that can be transmitted to patients during routine examinations. If this happens, the infection would be considered (Select one:) a. iatrogenic. b. zoonotic. c. congenital. d....
The Impact of Globalization: Healthcare Workers Influencing Global Health Policy Imagine you work in a rural clinic in Somalia. You have completed an examination of a 10-year-old child who presented with a high fever (104°F) that has lasted for 2 days, pain and stiffness in all joints, and an inability to stand or walk. You suspect polio and recognize that the disease has had a resurgence in incidence in this country. Ask yourself the following questions and provide a paper...