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West Nile virus West Nile virus
West Nile virus microorganism and the infection resulting from it, which typically produces no symptoms or a flulike condition. The virus is a flavivirus and is related to a number of viruses that cause encephalitis. It usually is transmitted through the bite of several mosquito species, and can... Read more
Herpesvirus infections Herpesvirus infections
Herpes simplex Definition Herpes is an infection caused by a herpes simplex virus 1 or 2, and it primarily affects the mouth or genital area. Description There are two strains of herpes simplex viruses. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is usually associated with infections of... Read more
Charlotte Friend Charlotte Friend
Charlotte Friend Charlotte Friend (1921–1987) was a medical researcher who made breakthrough discoveries about viruses and their roles in causing cancer. She defended her research in the face of strong initial skepticism, eventually becoming recognized as a scientist on the forefront of... Read more
slow virus slow virus
slow virus technically a virus, such as a lentivirus, that causes symptoms in an infected host long after the original infection and progresses slowly. Although many viruses fit this description, the term slow virus is usually reserved for the first recognized lentiviruses, such as the virus that... Read more
Computer Software Security Computer Software Security
Computer Software Security ¦ BRIAN HOYLE Computer software security refers to the use of software to prevent damage to computer files, programs, and operating systems, as well as to monitor a personal computer (PC) or laptop for theft. Anti-virus software.A recommended... Read more
Coxsackie virus Coxsackie virus
Coxsackie virus (kok-sak-i) n. one of a group of RNA-containing viruses that are able to multiply in the gastrointestinal tract (see enterovirus). Type A viruses generally cause less severe diseases, although some cause meningitis and severe throat infections. Type B viruses cause inflammation or... Read more
Respiratory syncytial virus infection Respiratory syncytial virus infection
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Definition Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that can cause severe lower respiratory infections in children under the age of two, and milder upper respiratory infections in older children and adults. RSV infection is also called bronchiolitis, ... Read more
German measles German measles
German measles (jer-măn) n. a mild highly contagious virus infection, mainly of childhood. Symptoms include headache, sore throat, and slight fever, followed by swelling and soreness of the neck and the eruption of a rash of minute pink spots, spreading from the face and neck to the rest of... Read more
herpesvirus herpesvirus
herpesvirus any of the family (Herpesviridae) of common DNA-containing viruses, many of which are associated with human disease. See cytomegalovirus ; Epstein-Barr virus ; herpes simplex ; herpes zoster .... Read more
Variola Virus Variola Virus
Variola Virus ¦ JULI BERWALD Variola virus (or variola major) is the virus that causes smallpox. The virus is one of the members of the poxvirus group ( Poxviridae) and it is one of the most complicated animal viruses. The variola virus is extremely virulent and is... Read more

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MOVING UP THE CHANGING FACE OF TUCSON'S BUSINESS
Newspaper article from: AZ Daily Star ...research on age-related susceptibility to the West Nile virus and immune defense against viruses. Nikolich-Zugich previously worked for Oregon...Indiana University and a bachelor's degree from Purdue University. * Dr. Patrick Smith has ...
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University of Chicago to Lead Fight against Deadliest Diseases.
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University of Illinois initiative to join research on environment, health.
Newspaper article from: Virus Weekly ...the movement of West Nile virus more accurately...schools, notably Purdue and Stanford, also...important problems we face." This article was prepared by Virus Weekly editors from...Copyright 2004, Virus ...
A subject most foul; Colleges plan classes in forensic science based on need...
Newspaper article from: Sunday News Lancaster, PA ...of the old woman's throat. Her face is frozen in anguish.Obviously...task force overseeing the county's West Nile Virus Mosquito Control Program, initially...University, Michigan State University and Purdue University in convening the ...
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