The NU zombie research facility has discovered new virus with strand called Z1H1which is a combination of an H5N1 and zombie virus. Respiratory infection caused by virus is severe leading to a rapid and painful death. The NU zombie research facility initiated a project to design a preventative vaccine and defeat zombie virus in this battle. Latest technologies available in NU zombie research facility give an opportunity to design virus particle (VLP). Because preventative vaccine is desired, exposure
Influenza What is Influenza? Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory passageways. Influenza causes a fever, severe aching, and catarrh. What is catarrh, you may ask? Catarrh is mucus. Specifically it is the build-up of mucus in the nose or throat. The build-up of this mucus makes it harder for you to breathe through these airways. What are the transmission routes of influenza? The influenza virus is a contagious virus. People with flu can spread it to others up
investigation into the diseases is to understand their transmission. According to Atlas et al (2014), after zoonotic organisms cross the species barrier to infect humans, there are several possible modes of transmission. Firstly, no further transmission means that an infected human is an endpoint of diseases such as rabies and variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Secondly, nonsustained human-to-human transmission is a common way of influenza A (H5N1) and human monkeypox that are transmitted by close contact
Over the past fifteen years H5N1 influenza (also known as Avian Flu or Bird Flu) has become a common topic of speculation and debate worldwide, causing quite a bit of confusion about its possible impacts on our society. At this point in time it is generally recognized by the international medical community that Avian Flu is bound to become a pandemic, most likely within the next ten years. Research on Avian Flu and its effects have led many scholars to make grave predictions of major global turmoil
Influenza is an acute respiratory illness caused by infection of influenza A and B viruses. The disease can affect both the upper and lower respiratory tract and is often followed by systemic signs and symptoms, such as: sudden onset of fever, chills, non-productive cough, myalgias (muscle pain), headache, nasal congestion, sore throat, and fatigue. (Cox et al.1998). Influenza viruses evolve continuously, challenging mammalian and avian hosts with new variants and causing complex epidemic patterns
Gain of Function or Gain or Risk? In the world of viral research today, the study of Enhanced Pathogens is a risky, if not dangerous, field of research.The big question regarding research on enhanced pathogens stands with: is deeper knowledge about the pathogen worth the risk of accidentally spreading them, or is it too hazardous? Well, Enhanced Pathogens are dangerous, but they aren't as dangerous and complicated as they seem to be. In fact, they are the least harmful in a few cases, but still can
Death associated with communicable diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria and other vaccine preventable diseases are steadily declining (Norman). However, globally, death rates associated with non-communicable diseases is on the rise (World Health Organization). This includes diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer injuries, and stroke among others. These diseases are as a result of our lifestyle. They are no longer associated with poor countries only. Therefore, diseases are becoming one
Emerging Infectious Diseases Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are the third leading cause of death in the United States and the first leading cause of death worldwide (3). Thus, should EID's be considered an oncoming threat to human existence or is it God's response to our unbiblical stewardship of the Earth or is it nature's practical solution to overpopulation. Past EIDs Since the beginning of time, human existence has been overwhelmed by threatening diseases. To begin with, leprosy