What is the difference between virus isolate, variant, strain, serotype, topotype and genotype?
There are a number of necessary terminologies generally utilized in virology and ought to be clearly outlined to be in the identical understanding amongst scientists in addition to different folks…
Lesson 11: The Multisystem Viruses
Multisystem viruses are those that can affect multiple organ systems within a host, often leading to widespread (generalized infections) and severe disease. These viruses can cause systemic infections, and their…
Why is it difficult to control African Swine fever in Tanzania?
Introduction African swine fever virus (ASFV) is a double stranded DNA virus of the family Asfaviridae and genus Asfivirus that causes African swine fever (ASF). The disease can lead up…
How are the RBCs used for HA and HI prepared?
Hemagglutination assay and hemagglutination inhibition test (covered in the diagnostic virology) are very important assay Virology. Both use red blood cells where some viruses tend to bind on the sialic…
Interactions of hemagglutinins with sialic acids receptors
What’s a hemagglutinin? Orthomyxoviruses include envelope-associated proteins, hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) inserted into the lipid bilayer and protruding on the floor as spikes. The hemagglutinin glycoprotein (HA) performs vital…
Endocytic pathways for virus internalization
Viruses use a number of advanced and fewer understood mechanisms and pathways to ship their cargo (nucleocapsid and accent proteins) to the cytoplasm and or nucleus. Ari Helenius was the…
Lesson 12: Arboviruses (Arthropod-borne Viruses)
Arboviruses (arthropod-borne viruses) are a group of viruses that are transmitted to humans and other animals primarily through the bites of infected arthropods, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and sandflies. These…
Lesson 13: Bacteriophages and their applications
Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that infect bacteria and come in a wide variety of types, each with unique characteristics, life cycles, and applications. Here’s a detailed overview that includes…
Quizzes and Study questions
Preparing for continuous assessment tests (CATs) and End of Semester examinations in Virology The following study questions are meant to help you study for the upcoming virology examinations. Questions like…