Viruses are at the forefront of global health challenges due to their ability to evolve, adapt, and spread across populations, often causing significant morbidity and mortality. Over the past century,…

The monkeypox virus poses a significant threat to the Eastern Africa community for several reasons: Endemic Nature: Monkeypox is endemic in certain parts of Central and West Africa, and there…

The monkeypox virus is considered a threat to the community for several reasons: Transmission and Spread: Monkeypox can spread through close contact with an infected person or animal, as well…

Introduction Viruses, often perceived as mere agents of disease, represent one of the most intriguing forms of life on Earth. These microscopic entities, which straddle the boundary between living and…

Learning objective On completing this topic, you should be able to: Understand forces that drive virus evolution

Viral genetics refers to the study of the genetic material and processes involved in the replication, evolution, and transmission of viruses. Viruses are microscopic infectious agents that lack the cellular…

Viral evolution refers to the process by which viruses undergo changes in their genetic material over time, leading to the development of new strains and variants. Evolutionary processes in viruses…

Virus mutation and variation are essential aspects of viral biology that play a significant role in the adaptability, evolution, and diversity of viruses. Mutation Rates: Viruses exhibit different mutation rates…

Learning Objectives On completing this topic, you should be able to: Describe the course is taken by different virus infections Explain the concept of pathogenesis in the context of virus…