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VIDEOS FOR THE INTRODUCTORY PART What is a Virus? Unusual Infectious Agents Learning outcomes 1. Define virology and explain its scope and importance in the broader field of microbiology. Key…

Discovery of viruses: Where did viruses come from? Viruses are found wherever there is life and have probably existed since living cells first evolved The origin of viruses is unclear…

Are Viruses Alive? Although viruses challenge our concept of what “living” means, they are vital members of the web of life The best analogy is that of a seed that…

Virology is all about understanding viruses – from more common infections such as chickenpox to new and emerging infections like Zika and Ebola. Viruses are some of the most diverse…

Viruses have been utilized in various beneficial ways in biotechnology, leveraging their unique characteristics for different applications. Here are some examples of how viruses are employed in biotechnology: Gene Therapy:…

The term “unconventional agents” or “atypical viruses” may be used to refer to viruses that possess unique characteristics, deviating from the typical features exhibited by most well-studied viruses. Viroids: Viroids…

Learning objectives On completing this topic, you should be able to: Understand how specimens for viral diagnosis are collected, handled, and transported to the laboratory Describe the principles of techniques…

Sample collection is a critical step in diagnosing viral diseases, as it ensures accurate detection of the virus or viral antigens in affected individuals. Proper sample collection depends on the…

Topic 13: Laboratory diagnosis of viral infections Sample collection for diagnosis of viral diseases Specimen shipping/transport and storage For the most accurate diagnosis, it’s important to think beyond specimen collection…