Did you know that mosquitoes cannot transmit HIV, the virus that causes AIDS? Although they can transmit other diseases, you can enjoy the outdoors without fear of contracting HIV. Read…

Where did HIV come from? It's a fascinating question, and one that has puzzled scientists for decades. But despite the complexity of the virus and the many mysteries that still…

Good news for Tanzania's livestock: Foot and Mouth Disease is on the decline! Thanks to proactive measures and diligent farmers, our furry friends can frolic without fear of this pesky…

The world has been hit by a sudden crisis in the form of coronaviruses. With the outbreak of the virus, people around the globe are worried about their health and…

Viruses are like the bad guys in action movies. They come in, wreak havoc, and take over. But do they ever meet their demise? The answer is a resounding yes!

Viruses are tiny but mighty organisms that come in different shapes and sizes. They are known to cause diseases, but did you know that studying them has helped us develop…

A deadly disease affecting human was reported in two villages (Maruku and Kanyangereko) of Bukoba district in Kagera, Tanzania on 16th March 2023. Kagera region is located in north-western Tanzania…

Things to Remember about DNA Viruses DNA Viruses Remember HHAAPPPIC for: Herpesviruses Hepadnaviruses Adenoviruses Asfarviruses Papova = Polyomaviruses and Papillomaviruses Parvoviruses Poxviruses Iridoviruses Circoviruses All DNA viruses replicate in the…

This topic covers dsDNA viruses belonging to the families Adenoviridae, Baculoviridae, Herpesviridae and nucleocytoplasmic large DNA viruses (NCLDVs). The NCLDVs include large and giant viruses characterized by their large virions…