Is COPD an infectious disease, metabolic in nature, or a genetic disorder?

Q: Is polio a retrovirus?

A: Retroviruses are RNA viruses that invade a host cell and insert a copy of its genome into the host…

Q: Why is infection by herpesvirus permanent?

A: Introduction  Herpesviridae is a large group of DNA virus which has around 135 types found in…

Q: What is the source of the virus that causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?

A: Any infectious agent or microorganism (Virus, bacterium, protozoa, ETC) that can cause disease is a…

Q: Can a person with the PKU disease also have AKU?

A: Gene is the unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offsprings. Mutation in a single…

Q: Why are crowded living areas, such as long-term care units, prone to the spread of viral illnesses?

A: Long term care facilities are healthcare facilities that provide rehabilitation, restoration, or…

Q: What type of antiviral drugs are used for influenza virus infection? How does it work the drug?

A: The respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus is called influenza. It causes fever, severe…

Q: Why is poliovirus spread so effectively?

A: The causative agent for polio, the poliovirus is a virus that contains single stranded RNA genome…

Q: Is Saccharomyces cerevisiae harmful?

A: Many species of fungus belong to the genus Saccharomyces. Two types of yeast strains are used in…

Q: At what specific sites within the body can the poliomyelitis virus multiply? What is the usual…

A: Virus refers to the infectious agent that replicates (or multiples) in the host cells. It comprises…

Q: Can a disease be detected before its symptoms appear?Explain the principal involved.

A: Disease:   When an organism’s body system does not work properly or any organ affects by viruses,…

Q: Explain why viral infections are difficult to treat.

A: The virus is a non-living entity. It is the source of a variety of infections. The infection host…

Q: What are adenovirus vectors  ?

A: Viruses are the obligate parasites.

Q: What are the causative agents of HIV?

A: HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) causes the diseases AIDS (Acquired immune deficiency syndrome).

Q: Is being infected with HIV the same as having AIDS? Explain.

A: AIDS ( Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome) is a condition caused by HIV ( Human Immunodeficiency…

Q: Why do patients with XLA tend to contract infections associated withbacteria, more than viral…

A: Microorganisms or microbes are creatures that are only visible under the microscope. Various…

Q: What is a lytic viral infection?

A: A bacteriophage, additionally referred to casually as a phage, is a virus that taints and recreates…

Q: Describe the diseases associated with HTLV-I.

A: The virus is an infectious agent and it is replicated inside the living cells. These infect all…

Q: What are the major routes of transmission of HIV?

A: HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is responsible for causing AIDS (acquired immune deficiency…

Q: Describe typical, local, and systemic signs of infection.

A: Infection is the multiplication of the microorganisms in the body. There are mainly four types of…

Q: Is leishmaniasis a virus or bacteria?

A: The disease is a condition or illness or sickness of the living animal or plant body or of one of…

Q: What are the diagnosis, signs, and symptoms of the Black Plague?

A: Plague is caused by a gram negative bacterial pathogen Yersinia pestis. Plague has two phases.…

Q: What are the common characteristics of herpesviruses?

A: Viruses are microscopic agents that can replicate only inside host cells. They can infect all types…

Q: What is cause of Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease in humans ?

A: Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is defined as a rapidly progressive, neurodegenerative, and fatal…

Q: What is the most effective control of an arboviral disease ?

A: Arbovirus refers to the arthropod-borne virus. The viral transmission occurs by vectors like…

Q: pathogenesis of dengue virus?

A: The CDC and WHO states that preventing the diseases is a procedure where the individuals can stay…

Q: Does the HIV virus kill a patient directly?

A: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a family of retroviruses which are single stranded virus…

Q: Which disease is known as 'silent killer'?

A: The cardiovascular system consists of muscular pumping organ called as heart and a closed system of…

Q: What is the pathogenesis of ALL?

A: ALL is the type of leukemia and its full form is acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It is the most common…

Q: What is the coronavirus? Is there cure for coronavirus? Is there any treatment for coronavirus?

A: What is the coronavirus? Is there cure for coronavirus? Is there any treatment for coronavirus?

Q: What is the virus transmission, the morphology and the family name of the virus that causes…

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Q: How toxin mechanism causes the result from exposure to the toxin?

A: Toxin : The naturally found organic poison synthesized via metabolic activities of the living…

Q: What is the differencebetween the concepts ofepidemic disease and endemicdisease?

A: The study of disease patterns in human populations is referred to as epidemiology. In epidemiology,…

Q: Is Catalase is a virulence factor?

A: Catalase is a compound which is present in the liver that separates harmful hydrogen peroxide into…

Q: How long does it take to develop symptoms of influenza after being exposed?

A: Influenza is a viral disease caused by influenza viruses specifically influenza A and influenza B.…

Q: What is Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease ? Does it affect human ?

A: A neurodegenerative disorder is a nervous disease, which is caused due to progressive damage of the…

Q: What is tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) ?

A: Viruses are non-cellular organisms capable of reproduction only inside another living host. Their…

Q: What treatment could be prescribed for individuals suffering from a norovirus infection?

A: Norovirus is a highly contagious virus which is known to cause severe vomiting and diarrhea. The…

Q: Name the causative organism, of AIDS?

A: AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a clinical condition in which the immune system of the…

Q: Why is H5N1 avian influenza considered a majorthreat to public health?

A: H5N1 is a type of influenza virus. They belong to the family Orthomyxoviridae, and they are…

Q: What is the virus transmission of Cytomegalovirus?

A: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus that belongs to Herpesviridae family. It is found worldwide and…

Q: Is this a graph of an acute, chronic or latent disease?

A: Diseases are mainly of three types : 1) Acute Disease - This type of a disease has a short term but…

Wound infections

A wound is damaged or breaks in the surface of the skin. The wound is divided into two types, they are acute wound that includes minor cuts, laceration, bites, etc, and chronic wounds that can become slow to heal including ulcers on the legs and feet. Redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a wound.