I stared listlessly at the screen, almost absently before my mind began to wander. Sorting through the facts and endless pathways of how all of this could have occurred. The virus came from this building, that much was for sure. The question that now plagued my mind was how that was possible. It had to have been an inside job; someone down in labs must have been the culprit. I had been privy to a few classified details concerning several experiments the company was running. Enough to cover up expense details so that when it came down the pipeline no one knew exactly was being purchased or sold. Everything looked legitimate but defense contracts and oversea buyers were not exactly the information the public needed to know. Running my thumb …show more content…
I am so relieved to hear your voice.” She immediately let out a rush of words, so mumbled from her own burst of sobs. A deep voice from the background resonated over the phone speaker. I could barely discern what had been said except for a brushing sound, there was no telling what I would hear on the other end. Taking a few deep breaths before I mouthed the words, surprised to hear my own voice. “Hello?” my voice …show more content…
Shaking out of my stupor I managed to say, “At my office…” “Of course you are.” His tone was almost angry taking me by surprise; Kane had never been one to be stern. He was a rather easygoing man, always a smile or a laugh. An at ease sort of temperament. He and Marley were my dearest friends. They suited my life well. My busy life. Most people did not last long in my close acquaintance. Yet, here they were. Even now. While my dating life was non-existent, Kane and Marley had been together for years. It had been more of an on again, off again type relationship with their living together amicably. More like roommates; he had a rent-controlled apartment that was unusually spacious in the city. It was more convenience after all these years. It never struck me as odd. It was just how they were. “Are you still there,” Kane’s voice brought me back to reality. “Yes, sorry. I am locked in my office. I was not even aware of what was going on. I came to work as usual and it wasn’t until I was here when I found out. I saw the news - it’s on a loop.” I paused waiting to hear his response but when none came I continued. “Well…the floor seemed fairly clear when I left my office but I had an unexpected run-in with…” He cut me
The Panic Virus: A True Story of Medicine, Science, and Fear written by Seth Mnookin offers something for all potential readers. For those who are anti-vaccine, Mnookin offers valid science, testimony, history, and excerpts that demonstrate that vaccinating a child can be more beneficial than not. Instead of simply dismissing those who do not vaccinate their children, Mnookin offers valid points to counter argue in this debate. Mnookin offers thought, logic, reasoning, and research into his arguments, showing that his opinion is rooted in fact, rather than opinion or belief. Those who are on the fence about vaccination may find this book useful in that Mnookin not only offers plenty valid points about pro-vaccination, however, he also provides
In Richard Preston’s “The Hot Zone” there is the overarching theme which is that nature is a power that dwarfs the achievements and power that humans possess. This lends to the consideration that humans should strive to understand the viruses and diseases that nature “throws” at the human race. Preston uses gruesome imagery, and characterization to persuade the reader to take the direction of overcoming the viruses and horrors of nature through research to better society.
We are there food. Those germs of the past that best converted our bodies into their own propagation are the germs of the present. Those germs of the present that best convert our bodies into their own propagation will be the germs of the future. Why should we care about the prospects of one particular germ over another? Aren't they all just plain bad? The answer is no. We can never get rid of them all. Their future is our future. If their future goes one way, we will be relatively healthy; if it goes another, we will be sick or even dead. Neglect of the germ's-eye view of the world is not restricted to the average person; it extends to medicine as a whole for most of its history (Ewald 9). Scientists have proven that some viruses are to blame for certain diseases not the genes that have been inherited.
Wendy cried more with recognition of her father’s impatience. Her tongue fumbled to find her words. “I … it’s the voices… I … I heard the whispers daddy.” She said, spitting the words out.
As I look at the feet, my brown work boots turned blood red because of something that I did, I killed a man. His name is Alex Mercer, who was infected by something known as the “Mercer” Virus, he made the virus and unleashed it into New York City. It is the year 2012 and it started off as me, Sergeant James Heller, and the rest of my squad, getting blown out of our tank by a something known as a Goliath, who was a human being that get infected by the Mercer Virus. This virus changes you in ways unimaginable, it might evolve you a super bad-ass, or, it can turn you into something that you would think impossible. Such as the Goliath, it wanders around New York City, terrorizing and killing its citizens, except for the ones who are infected
Marburg virus belongs to the genus Marburgvirus in the family Filoviridae, and causes a grave hemorrhagic fever, known as Marburg hemorrhagic fever (MHF), in twain humans and nonhuman primates. Basic Safety measures for medical personnel and others who are taking care of presumed individuals who may be contaminated with Marburg disease. Marburg Virus, Akin to the more widely known Ebola hemorrhagic fever, MHF is portrayed by systemic viral replication, lowering the body’s normal immune response to invasion by foreign substances and abnormal inflammatory responses. Ebola and Marburg Virus are very similar in many ways Marburg virus was introduced first in the 1960’s. These pathological features of the disease subsidize to a numerous of systemic dysfunctions including
In 2002 the West Nile Virus was found in 38 states and killed 188 people before the year was over. The West Nile Virus has existed in Africa for thousands of years infecting wildlife and people, but it has been affecting people more than ever these past few decades. The West Nile virus is transmitted into humans and wildlife through mosquito bites. In the past vaccines and pesticides have been used to control these types of issues, but this virus isn’t as simple. In order to prevent people and animals from getting infected by the West Nile Virus it is necessary to control the population of mosquitoes, create a non-toxic pesticide spray, and make sure a West Nile Vaccine available to the victims of the virus.
In 1994, a stable in Hendra, a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia broke out with an unknown respiratory disease that resulted in thirteen horses and one horse trainer severely ill, resulting in death. [7, 8] This disease was isolated by scientists and later classified as the Hendra virus. The Hendra virus (HeV), previously unknown, is now classified under the family Paramyxoviridae, genus Henipavirus along with its sister viruses the Nipah Virus and Cedar virus.[7, 9] HeV has the capability of causing fatal diseases in several animal species including humans.[1] The primary host of the Hendra virus was identified as the flying fox species from the genus Pteropus[1,2,3] that resides and migrates through Northeastern Australia[8] or more specifically, the East coast of Australia to Melbourne and west across Northern Australia to Darwin[7].
Contagion trata de una posibilidad muy real: una pandemia mundial. Se centra en como esta enfermedad llamada MEV-1 emerge y se convierte en una pandemia. Primero surgió en una ubicación remota en China, fue llevado a Hong Kong por personas infectadas, y terminó extendiéndose a nivel mundial, de Hong Kong vía los viajeros aéreos. El virus MEV-1 se transmite de persona a persona mediante gotas en el aire producidas por estornudos o tos, así como por virus depositados en fómites, por ejemplo, cerraduras, maní, utensilios compartidos, y así sucesivamente. Los síntomas presentados por las víctimas en la película son fiebre, tos, dolor de cabeza, malestar general y, como un preludio a la muerte, espuma alrededor de la boca. En escala, MEV-1 conduce a una pandemia que mata a millones en todo el mundo.
Retrovirus are any RNA disease/virus that belongs to the family Retrofired. The virus was discovered in 1971 by Howard Temin and David Baltimore. 8uRetroviruses are uniquely shaped viruses, confusing features and overwhelming morbidity of the disease they cause. The genome of Retroviruses consists of RNA into DNA. Retrovirus have an outer envelope, which came from the plasma membrane of the host. There is an envelope protein in the lipid bilayer, actually many copies of this. The virus has a capsid, which is a protein shell. The Virus differs from other because it has two molecules of RNA and the molecules of the enzyme reverse transcriptase. The virus’s capsids are polyhedral with spiked envelope. One characteristic that makes retrovirus
"I love you," she whispered into her black sequined cell phone. All you could hear on the other line was the rustle of paper that returned what she thought was a start of something new. "Did you hear me?" she paused. "I said I love you." After another pause of silence, tears streamed down her puffy red cheeks as she tried to settle her breath and clear her mind. “Dad, please, respond to me?” Another minute passed and by this point she was leaning against the wall as silently as possible sobbing with despair as the phone call drew to an end causing a beeping noise.
Thunder roars in the distance, rattling its smoky chains and sending lashes of lightning into the distance. The sight of stars was covered by the ominous cloudy-clad figures that crawled across the sky, dragging the thunderous prisoner along with them.
Recently, the American government and the African government have attempted to launch two trial vaccinations in an effort to combat the Ebola virus, also known as hemorrhagic fever, and prevent further outbreaks from occurring in the future. These trial vaccinations have shown significant promise in developing the appropriate antibodies to two different strains of the Ebola virus. Most importantly, it has shown significant promise in a large group of test subjects in developing the antibodies necessary to protect them from catching the virus, even when the person has been in direct contact with someone infected with the virus.
It was a cold, dark morning when the phone rang. It was boisterously loud and the clock read six o'clock. The deafening noise jolted us again, and there was only one way to make it stop. Chris picked up the phone and in a tired, drowsy voice, answered, "Hello."
Congo virus is also known as crimean-congo virus. The virus was named as Crimean–congo on the basis of location where it was first found. The virus was first discovered in 1944 in South East Asia and Europe during the outbreak with hemorrhage fever characterized by bleeding and fever that can be fatal. Disease was first diagnosed in three peoples showing the same symptoms but only one of them survived. Later on, multiple copies of RNA genome of congo virus was found in the serum of diseased person and provided the clue for further experimentations. The genome was tacked using deep sequencing procedure. Further phylogenetic studies indicated more differences with other known rhabdoviruses.