Herpesviridae

Herpesviruses: Herpesviruses (family Herpesviridae) are large, enveloped viruses that possess a linear double-strand DNA of 120–240 kb. Eight human herpesviruses were discovered, which are subdivided into three genera: alpha-, beta-, and gamma-herpesvirus.(46) The name herpes derives from a Greek word that means “to creep,” referring to the creeping rash that is characteristic of some herpesviruses.(47) Herpesviruses are ubiquitous in nature and infect a range of animals, from oysters to humans.

Mononucleosis is a condition where there is an unusual profiteration of the lymphocytes in the blood, due to an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus. The (EBV) Epstein- Barr virus is a common and highly contagious organism and is a member of the Herpesviridae family. EVP has played a role in the development of some cancers: Lymphoma’s and Nasopharyngeal. Some of the symptoms of “Mono” are often confused with strep throat. But because of the severe sore throat, it often prompts the patient to call

Herpes Herpes is one of the common of more than 30 different sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) in America today. Herpes is an infection that is caused by one of two closely related viruses, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Both of which are very easily caught, have similar symptoms, and can occur on different parts of the body. Even though it is most common to see the virus HSV-1 appear as oral herpes and to see the virus HSV-2 appear as genital

Etiology To start off my paper, I want to make something clear. There are two types of herpes viruses. HSV-1 is the type that usually causes cold sores or fever blisters around your mouth. HSV-2 is the type that commonly causes genital herpes. The virus spreads through sexual contact and skin-to-skin contact. HSV-2 is very common and highly contagious, whether or not you have an open sore (Aurelius, p. 3). Genital Herpes is more commonly caused by HSV-2 but is known to be caused by HSV-1. Oral Herpes

1 - Avoid Chicken Pox The only foolproof way of not getting chicken pox is to avoid being in contact with absolutely anyone who you suspect has it. However, if you are reading this, it means that you are not a complete germaphobe, hypochondriac, or you are a devoted mother, father, wife, husband, or even brother or sister. I don’t know about that last one. If my brother had the chicken pox, and I hadn’t already been through that, of course, I don’t think I’d go anywhere near him! 2 - Anyway, so

Mononucleosis is defined as, “a vial infection caused by the Epstein-Bart virus (EBV), which is part of the herpes family of viruses.” (Beaman). Mononucleosis is often referred by one of two names: mono or the kissing disease. This infection is typically spread via saliva, so it is important to not and drink after other people, and when someone is in a relationship. It is most common in young adults in the age range of 15-24 years of age. The prevalence rate of mononucleosis is over 95%. Once a person

Herpes Simplex is a viral STD that is caused by being sexually active with someone who has herpes. Symptoms of herpes include; blistering sores on the mouth or genitals, pain during urination, itching, fever, headaches, tiredness, and lack of appetite. There is no cure for herpes, but there is certain medications that help treat it. The doctor tests for herpes by checking your body for sores and asking you about your symptoms. To prevent contracting herpes, avoid physical contact with infected people

Melissa Babajko Microbiology 214BA Dr. May June 6, 2012 Staphylococcus aureus- Is a facultative anaerobic, Gram-positive, salt positive, cocci shaped bacterium. Staphylococcus aureus is found as normal part of the skin floral in the nasal passages and on the skin. An estimated twenty percent of people naturally have harmless Staphylococcus aureus on their skin and are long-term carries for Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common strand of Staphylococcus in humans to date

Case Study: Mononucleosis Mone Harrison Fresno City College Nuria M. Denis Arrue In between the dates of September 11-October 7, 1990 an unknown sickness was spreading non-stop like wild fire in a small community hospital in Puerto Rico. Symptoms of this rapidly spreading sickness included, but were not limited to, pharyngitis and a fever (MMWR, CDC 1991). As a result, residents near the hospital began to go in to the hospital to get checked and soon found that they were infected with

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a virus that affects many people in the world. This paper will discuss the history, taxonomy, structure, and replication of the virus. The common symptoms, treatments, and vaccinations will also be discussed. The herpes simplex virus was first mentioned as far back as 400 BC. Hippocrates wrote about symptoms of lesions. He used the word “heparin” which means to creep or to crawl. Between 14AD and 37AD Emperor Tiberius banned kissing from public festivals and ceremonies