HPV Virus in Women :
There are over 30 types of HPV that affect the genitals specifically in both men and women. The HPV Types 16 and 18 has been known to cause up to 70% of cervical cancer in the U.S. The HPV Types 6 and 11 causes 90% of genital warts and in some cases a rare cancer of the mouth and throat. The HPV virus alone has no signs or symptoms. the only way to detect it is through specific testing of the uterine cells collected during a Pap Smear. Most doctors do not recommend the HPV test for women under 30 with a normal Pap result. But with the virus on the rise, you should speak to your gynecologist to see if you should have the test. You must be open and honest about your sexual history so that your doctor can make informed decisions. Most women don't know they have HPV until it develops into something more serious. Scientists agree that women who have been exposed to the virus through sexual contact, are smokers, and have had more than 6 unprotected sexual encounters are at the highest risk of developing cervical cancer at some time in...Read more
MRSA Virus :
If you have realized that a staph infection has enveloped in your skin, it is time to look for a MRSA treatment that is safe and will help you to recover as fast as possible. The best MRSA treatments will be able to be administered by your doctor. You will want to make sure that you follow all the procedures needed to eradicate any small parts left of an infection since they can come back even worse. There are several ways to treat MRSA if you do get a staph infection. Most of the time MRSA Virus treatments consist of flushes of medications to ensure that the MRSA virus will leave your system and be...Read more
Nile Virus Symptoms :
Symptoms of West Nile Virus:
Q. What are the symptoms of West Nile virus (WNV) infection?
A. Infection with WNV can be asymptomtic (no symptoms), or can lead to West Nile fever or severe West Nile disease. It is estimated that about 20% of people who become infected with WNV will develop West Nile fever. Symptoms include fever, headache, tiredness, and body aches, occasionally with a skin rash (on the trunk of the body) and swollen lymph glands. While the illness can be as short as a few days, even healthy people have reported being sick for several weeks. The symptoms of severe disease (also called neuroinvasive disease, such as West Nile encephalitis or meningitis or West Nile poliomyelitis) include headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, and paralysis. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 150 persons infected with the West Nile virus...Read more
H5N1 Virus :
nfluenza A virus subtype H5N1, also known as "bird flu", A(H5N1) or simply H5N1, is a subtype of the Influenza A virus which can cause illness in humans and many other animal species. A bird-adapted strain of H5N1, called HPAI A(H5N1) for "highly pathogenic avian influenza virus of type A of subtype H5N1", is the causative agent of H5N1 flu, commonly known as "avian influenza" or "bird flu". It is enzootic in many bird populations, especially in Southeast Asia. One strain of HPAI A(H5N1) is spreading globally after first appearing in Asia. It is epizootic (an epidemic in nonhumans) and panzootic (affecting animals of many species, especially over a wide area), killing tens of millions of birds and spurring the culling of hundreds of millions of others to stem its spread. Most references to "bird flu" and H5N1 in the popular media refer to this strain. According to the FAO Avian Influenza Disease Emergency Situation Update, H5N1 pathogenicity is continuing to gradually rise in endemic areas but the avian influenza disease situation in farmed birds is being held in check by vaccination. Eleven outbreaks of H5N1 were reported worldwide in June 2008 in five countries (China, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan and Vietnam) compared to...Read more
Virus Cure :
Herpes virus: Disease is possible cure: Most people know herpes as the virus responsible for causing cold sores. At best, it causes occasional cold-sore flare-ups; at worst, in the form of herpes simplex II, it can travel to the brain or be transmitted to newborns and be fatal. One thing is certain: once a person contracts the virus, it is a lifelong companion. There is no cure. But now researchers are examining the flip side of herpes: its potential to cure other diseases. Scientists are beginning to investigate its uses as a vector for gene therapy in the treatment of certain cancers. The virus and its potential uses are the topic of this year's Ryerson Lecture, to be presented by Bernard Roizman at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 16, in Max Palevsky Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall. Roizman, the world's leading authority on herpes, is the Joseph Regenstein Distinguished Service Professor in Molecular Genetics & Cell Biology and Chairman of the Committees on Genetics and Virology. The lecture is free and open to the public. Roizman has been studying the herpes virus since the 1950s and is responsible for much of what we know about the virus today. His current work -- on ways the virus could be...Read more
Shingles Virus :
What is shingles? What causes shingles?
Shingles is a skin rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. This virus is called the Varicella zoster virus (VZV) and is in the herpes family of viruses. After an individual has chickenpox, this virus lives dormant in the nervous system and is never fully cleared from the body. Under certain circumstances, such as emotional stress, immune deficiency (from AIDS or chemotherapy), or with cancer, the virus reactivates and causes shingles. In most cases of shingles, however, a cause for the reactivation of the virus is never found. Anyone who has ever had chickenpox is at risk for the development of shingles, although it occurs most commonly in people over the age of 60. It has been estimated that up to...Read more
Flu Virus Symptoms :
Influenza, commonly known as "the flu," is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract. Although the flu affects both sexes and all age groups, kids tend to get it more often than adults. The illness even has its own season from November to April, with most cases occurring between late December and early March.
Signs and Symptoms
The flu is often confused with the common cold, but flu symptoms are usually more severe than the typical sneezing and stuffiness of a cold...Read more
Mouth Virus :
Mouth Sores, Coxsackie Virus (Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease): Your child has a high fever, is very fussy, is drooling everywhere, and is refusing to eat or even drink her favorite juice. These are common symptoms of sore throat, teething, as well as ear infections, but one often overlooked cause of this group of symptoms is mouth sores. Here are some tips to help you through this very bothersome and painful, yet not serious, illness...Read more
HIV AIDS Virus :
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This condition progressively reduces the effectiveness of the immune system and leaves individuals susceptible to opportunistic infections and tumors. HIV is transmitted through direct contact of a mucous membrane or the bloodstream with a bodily fluid containing HIV, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluid, preseminal fluid, and breast milk. This transmission can involve anal, vaginal or oral sex, blood transfusion, contaminated hypodermic needles, exchange between mother and baby during pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other exposure to one of the above bodily fluids...Read more
Stomach Virus Symptoms :
Stomach virus or Gastroenteritis is otherwise known as stomach flu. Diarrhea is the major symptom of stomach upset. The other stomach flu symptoms such as vomiting and feeling comfortable when stuck in toilet for long hours make a person get upset. Everything happens due to viral infection.
Causes of Diarrhea
Rotovirus plays a leading role in diarrhea. The children under the age of 5 are getting affected by this virus and suffer for 5-7 days. This is usually accompanied by fever and pain in the stomach. Adults can escape within 1-2 days from this type of virus. Calicivirus is also a culprit in the stomach and affects all age group of people. The virus causes vomiting, body ache and tiredness along with diarrhea.
Children under the age of two suffer from stomach flu due to Adenovirus. Diarrhea and vomiting accompanied with body pain are the symptoms of this disease. Astrovirus affects all age group especially those with reduced body immunity. It breeds well in winter and the symptoms are visible only after three days...Read more
Throat Virus :
Are you wondering if your sore throat requires antibiotics? Strep throat, named for the Streptococcus bacterium that causes the condition, is a particularly severe form of sore throat that is best treated with antibiotics. Strep throat can strike both children and adults, but only about five to ten percent of sore throats are caused by a bacterial infection. Most sore throats are caused by viral illnesses and are not responsive to treatment with antibiotics. A true streptococcal infection of the throat often leads to excruciating throat pain accompanied by difficulty swallowing and even speaking. Fever may be present, and the tonsils are often covered with a whitish layer of pus. Cough and runny nose are not commonly related to strep throat, but it is possible to have a streptococcal infection along with a viral...Read more
EBV Virus :
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), also called human herpesvirus 4 (HHV-4), is a possible, but not scientifically proven, cancer causing virus of the herpes family, which includes herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, and is one of the most common viruses in humans. Epstein-Barr virus occurs worldwide. It is known to cause infectious mononucleosis, is implicated in the causation of Burkitt's lymphoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma[1], and is suspected to have a role in the pathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome, dermatomyositis, and multiple sclerosis. Most people become infected with EBV and gain adaptive immunity.[3] In the United States, as many as 95% of adults between 35 and 40 years of age have been infected. Infants become susceptible to EBV as soon as maternal antibody protection disappears. Many children become infected with EBV, and these infections usually cause no symptoms or...Read more
Herpes Virus 2 :
The Truth about HSV-1 and HSV-2
How alike are HSV-1 and HSV-2? In this feature, we look at the latest scientific facts about the two types of herpes simplex virus, as well as social attitudes toward oral and genital herpes. When many people first tell someone they have genital herpes, they start by comparing the infection to oral herpes, or cold sores. How apt is the comparison? In spite of scientific facts, the social stigma and emotional attitudes surrounding genital herpes can make it hard to compare it objectively with an oral infection that most people casually accept. Following the unspoken assumptions of our society, many people still believe there is a "good" herpes virus-HSV- 1, the usual cause of cold sores-and a "bad" herpes virus-HSV-2, the usual cause of genital herpes. In this feature, we take a look at HSV- 1 and 2 to see how alike and different the two viral types really are. We asked leading researchers how the two compare in terms of severity, recurrences, and transmission rates. We asked how...Read more
Bird Virus :
Avian influenza cannot be diagnosed by symptoms alone, so a laboratory test is required. Avian influenza is usually diagnosed by collecting a swab from the nose or throat during the first few days of illness. This swab is then sent to a laboratory, where they will either look for avian influenza virus using a molecular test, or they will try to grow the virus. Growing avian influenza viruses should only be done in laboratories with high levels of protection. If it is late in the illness, it may be difficult to find an avian influenza virus directly using these methods. If this is the case, it may still be possible to diagnose avian influenza by looking for evidence of the body's response to the virus. This is not always an option because it requires two blood specimens (one taken during the first few days of illness and another taken some...Read more
Canine Virus :
The canine flu virus, also referred to as Canine Influenza Virus, Greyhound Disease, and Race Flu, is considered highly contagious respiratory infection of dogs. It was originally identified in 2005 and last years news of it flooded the internet and news. There are possible cases being documented by veterinarians in almost every state but there is not a good communication system between states to determine the full extent of the virus. The virus can cause coughing, high fevers, nasal discharge and a fatal pneumonia..It has been suggested that 80% of dogs exposed to the virus will develop an infection. Most dogs will only have mild coughing however puppies and older dogs are at greatest risk for fatalities associated with the virus. The number of dogs at risk from dying from this virus may be anywhere from 1 to 10%...
There are over 30 types of HPV that affect the genitals specifically in both men and women. The HPV Types 16 and 18 has been known to cause up to 70% of cervical cancer in the U.S. The HPV Types 6 and 11 causes 90% of genital warts and in some cases a rare cancer of the mouth and throat. The HPV virus alone has no signs or symptoms. the only way to detect it is through specific testing of the uterine cells collected during a Pap Smear. Most doctors do not recommend the HPV test for women under 30 with a normal Pap result. But with the virus on the rise, you should speak to your gynecologist to see if you should have the test. You must be open and honest about your sexual history so that your doctor can make informed decisions. Most women don't know they have HPV until it develops into something more serious. Scientists agree that women who have been exposed to the virus through sexual contact, are smokers, and have had more than 6 unprotected sexual encounters are at the highest risk of developing cervical cancer at some time in...Read more
MRSA Virus :
If you have realized that a staph infection has enveloped in your skin, it is time to look for a MRSA treatment that is safe and will help you to recover as fast as possible. The best MRSA treatments will be able to be administered by your doctor. You will want to make sure that you follow all the procedures needed to eradicate any small parts left of an infection since they can come back even worse. There are several ways to treat MRSA if you do get a staph infection. Most of the time MRSA Virus treatments consist of flushes of medications to ensure that the MRSA virus will leave your system and be...Read more
Nile Virus Symptoms :
Symptoms of West Nile Virus:
Q. What are the symptoms of West Nile virus (WNV) infection?
A. Infection with WNV can be asymptomtic (no symptoms), or can lead to West Nile fever or severe West Nile disease. It is estimated that about 20% of people who become infected with WNV will develop West Nile fever. Symptoms include fever, headache, tiredness, and body aches, occasionally with a skin rash (on the trunk of the body) and swollen lymph glands. While the illness can be as short as a few days, even healthy people have reported being sick for several weeks. The symptoms of severe disease (also called neuroinvasive disease, such as West Nile encephalitis or meningitis or West Nile poliomyelitis) include headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, and paralysis. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 150 persons infected with the West Nile virus...Read more
H5N1 Virus :
nfluenza A virus subtype H5N1, also known as "bird flu", A(H5N1) or simply H5N1, is a subtype of the Influenza A virus which can cause illness in humans and many other animal species. A bird-adapted strain of H5N1, called HPAI A(H5N1) for "highly pathogenic avian influenza virus of type A of subtype H5N1", is the causative agent of H5N1 flu, commonly known as "avian influenza" or "bird flu". It is enzootic in many bird populations, especially in Southeast Asia. One strain of HPAI A(H5N1) is spreading globally after first appearing in Asia. It is epizootic (an epidemic in nonhumans) and panzootic (affecting animals of many species, especially over a wide area), killing tens of millions of birds and spurring the culling of hundreds of millions of others to stem its spread. Most references to "bird flu" and H5N1 in the popular media refer to this strain. According to the FAO Avian Influenza Disease Emergency Situation Update, H5N1 pathogenicity is continuing to gradually rise in endemic areas but the avian influenza disease situation in farmed birds is being held in check by vaccination. Eleven outbreaks of H5N1 were reported worldwide in June 2008 in five countries (China, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan and Vietnam) compared to...Read more
Virus Cure :
Herpes virus: Disease is possible cure: Most people know herpes as the virus responsible for causing cold sores. At best, it causes occasional cold-sore flare-ups; at worst, in the form of herpes simplex II, it can travel to the brain or be transmitted to newborns and be fatal. One thing is certain: once a person contracts the virus, it is a lifelong companion. There is no cure. But now researchers are examining the flip side of herpes: its potential to cure other diseases. Scientists are beginning to investigate its uses as a vector for gene therapy in the treatment of certain cancers. The virus and its potential uses are the topic of this year's Ryerson Lecture, to be presented by Bernard Roizman at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 16, in Max Palevsky Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall. Roizman, the world's leading authority on herpes, is the Joseph Regenstein Distinguished Service Professor in Molecular Genetics & Cell Biology and Chairman of the Committees on Genetics and Virology. The lecture is free and open to the public. Roizman has been studying the herpes virus since the 1950s and is responsible for much of what we know about the virus today. His current work -- on ways the virus could be...Read more
Shingles Virus :
What is shingles? What causes shingles?
Shingles is a skin rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. This virus is called the Varicella zoster virus (VZV) and is in the herpes family of viruses. After an individual has chickenpox, this virus lives dormant in the nervous system and is never fully cleared from the body. Under certain circumstances, such as emotional stress, immune deficiency (from AIDS or chemotherapy), or with cancer, the virus reactivates and causes shingles. In most cases of shingles, however, a cause for the reactivation of the virus is never found. Anyone who has ever had chickenpox is at risk for the development of shingles, although it occurs most commonly in people over the age of 60. It has been estimated that up to...Read more
Flu Virus Symptoms :
Influenza, commonly known as "the flu," is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract. Although the flu affects both sexes and all age groups, kids tend to get it more often than adults. The illness even has its own season from November to April, with most cases occurring between late December and early March.
Signs and Symptoms
The flu is often confused with the common cold, but flu symptoms are usually more severe than the typical sneezing and stuffiness of a cold...Read more
Mouth Virus :
Mouth Sores, Coxsackie Virus (Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease): Your child has a high fever, is very fussy, is drooling everywhere, and is refusing to eat or even drink her favorite juice. These are common symptoms of sore throat, teething, as well as ear infections, but one often overlooked cause of this group of symptoms is mouth sores. Here are some tips to help you through this very bothersome and painful, yet not serious, illness...Read more
HIV AIDS Virus :
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This condition progressively reduces the effectiveness of the immune system and leaves individuals susceptible to opportunistic infections and tumors. HIV is transmitted through direct contact of a mucous membrane or the bloodstream with a bodily fluid containing HIV, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluid, preseminal fluid, and breast milk. This transmission can involve anal, vaginal or oral sex, blood transfusion, contaminated hypodermic needles, exchange between mother and baby during pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other exposure to one of the above bodily fluids...Read more
Stomach Virus Symptoms :
Stomach virus or Gastroenteritis is otherwise known as stomach flu. Diarrhea is the major symptom of stomach upset. The other stomach flu symptoms such as vomiting and feeling comfortable when stuck in toilet for long hours make a person get upset. Everything happens due to viral infection.
Causes of Diarrhea
Rotovirus plays a leading role in diarrhea. The children under the age of 5 are getting affected by this virus and suffer for 5-7 days. This is usually accompanied by fever and pain in the stomach. Adults can escape within 1-2 days from this type of virus. Calicivirus is also a culprit in the stomach and affects all age group of people. The virus causes vomiting, body ache and tiredness along with diarrhea.
Children under the age of two suffer from stomach flu due to Adenovirus. Diarrhea and vomiting accompanied with body pain are the symptoms of this disease. Astrovirus affects all age group especially those with reduced body immunity. It breeds well in winter and the symptoms are visible only after three days...Read more
Throat Virus :
Are you wondering if your sore throat requires antibiotics? Strep throat, named for the Streptococcus bacterium that causes the condition, is a particularly severe form of sore throat that is best treated with antibiotics. Strep throat can strike both children and adults, but only about five to ten percent of sore throats are caused by a bacterial infection. Most sore throats are caused by viral illnesses and are not responsive to treatment with antibiotics. A true streptococcal infection of the throat often leads to excruciating throat pain accompanied by difficulty swallowing and even speaking. Fever may be present, and the tonsils are often covered with a whitish layer of pus. Cough and runny nose are not commonly related to strep throat, but it is possible to have a streptococcal infection along with a viral...Read more
EBV Virus :
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), also called human herpesvirus 4 (HHV-4), is a possible, but not scientifically proven, cancer causing virus of the herpes family, which includes herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, and is one of the most common viruses in humans. Epstein-Barr virus occurs worldwide. It is known to cause infectious mononucleosis, is implicated in the causation of Burkitt's lymphoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma[1], and is suspected to have a role in the pathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome, dermatomyositis, and multiple sclerosis. Most people become infected with EBV and gain adaptive immunity.[3] In the United States, as many as 95% of adults between 35 and 40 years of age have been infected. Infants become susceptible to EBV as soon as maternal antibody protection disappears. Many children become infected with EBV, and these infections usually cause no symptoms or...Read more
Herpes Virus 2 :
The Truth about HSV-1 and HSV-2
How alike are HSV-1 and HSV-2? In this feature, we look at the latest scientific facts about the two types of herpes simplex virus, as well as social attitudes toward oral and genital herpes. When many people first tell someone they have genital herpes, they start by comparing the infection to oral herpes, or cold sores. How apt is the comparison? In spite of scientific facts, the social stigma and emotional attitudes surrounding genital herpes can make it hard to compare it objectively with an oral infection that most people casually accept. Following the unspoken assumptions of our society, many people still believe there is a "good" herpes virus-HSV- 1, the usual cause of cold sores-and a "bad" herpes virus-HSV-2, the usual cause of genital herpes. In this feature, we take a look at HSV- 1 and 2 to see how alike and different the two viral types really are. We asked leading researchers how the two compare in terms of severity, recurrences, and transmission rates. We asked how...Read more
Bird Virus :
Avian influenza cannot be diagnosed by symptoms alone, so a laboratory test is required. Avian influenza is usually diagnosed by collecting a swab from the nose or throat during the first few days of illness. This swab is then sent to a laboratory, where they will either look for avian influenza virus using a molecular test, or they will try to grow the virus. Growing avian influenza viruses should only be done in laboratories with high levels of protection. If it is late in the illness, it may be difficult to find an avian influenza virus directly using these methods. If this is the case, it may still be possible to diagnose avian influenza by looking for evidence of the body's response to the virus. This is not always an option because it requires two blood specimens (one taken during the first few days of illness and another taken some...Read more
Canine Virus :
The canine flu virus, also referred to as Canine Influenza Virus, Greyhound Disease, and Race Flu, is considered highly contagious respiratory infection of dogs. It was originally identified in 2005 and last years news of it flooded the internet and news. There are possible cases being documented by veterinarians in almost every state but there is not a good communication system between states to determine the full extent of the virus. The virus can cause coughing, high fevers, nasal discharge and a fatal pneumonia..It has been suggested that 80% of dogs exposed to the virus will develop an infection. Most dogs will only have mild coughing however puppies and older dogs are at greatest risk for fatalities associated with the virus. The number of dogs at risk from dying from this virus may be anywhere from 1 to 10%...
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