Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory illness in both humans and animals. Learn about the structure and transmission of coronaviruses, the three major types of coronaviruses, and bot
A cold is a mild infection that affects your nose, throat, sinuses and upper airways. It can cause symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, cough, headache, and fever. There are many different types of viruses that can cause a cold, but the most common one is called rhinovi...
I was recently asked how many common cold viruses are among us at a given time? The short answer is – dozens! In the past, I’ve written a few reviews (for example these in2008,2009,2013and thisbook chapter) featuring the main common cold viruses, the rhinoviruses. In some of those...
A) What role does vaccination play in rabies virus infection? B) Who generally is vaccinated prophylactically and who therapeutically? C) Are there any differences in the outcomes of these two types of vaccination? What is the tetanus toxoid vaccine?
Although there have been many improvements, mostly in the areas of safety and lures, the basic design of the bug zapper has remained the same. Bug zappers are incredibly simple. The basic parts of the bug zapper are: Housing - Exterior casing that holds the parts The housing is usually ...
Colds are extremely common. Adults average two to four colds every year, while children can get as many as 12. Why do we get so many? Well, there aremore than 200 virusesthat can cause them. Anytime we come in contact with one of these viruses - whether that be inhaling particles fro...
Norovirus is a small virus that contains RNA and is surrounded by a protein coating. By sequencing the RNA, scientists have discovered that there are many different types of norovirus. Originally,strainswere named based on the city in which they were first identified. Thus, one common strain us...
Caused by more than 200 viruses, colds are infections of the upper respiratory system, made up of the nose, sinuses, trachea and throat. Rhinoviruses cause the majority of colds, but other types of viruses, such as coronaviruses, can also lead to colds. Tips for recovering from a cold Th...
As spices are derived from Mother Nature and are inexpensive, they are relatively safer to consume. Therefore, their anti-inflammatory property can be exploited to combat the cytokine storm in COVID-19 patients. This review thus focuses on the current knowledge on the role of spices for the tr...
How are conventional vaccines produced? Explain why a vaccine against rhinoviruses is not feasible. How does cystic fibrosis affect the respiratory system? What are the mechanisms and purpose for immunizations and booster shots? What are the benefits of acceptance of vaccines?