Virus Essays(Examples)
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Combating The Zika Virus
… warning for Americans contemplating travel there (Measles in Serbia, 2018). The CDC adds that measles is a caused by a highly contagious airborne virus that can result in complications including pneumonia and death (Measles in Serbia, 2018). In this regard, Takia and Wichmann (2014) report that, “Measles …
How many are travel associated?
None.
How many cases are reported in your home state?
None.
Regarding the “Chain of Infection” of Zika virus disease.
What is the pathogen?
According to the CDC, the pathogen responsible for the Zika virus is a “single-stranded RNA virus of the Flaviviridae family, genus Flavivirus” (Clinical evaluation and disease, 2018, para. 2).
What are the reservoirs?
In this context, a reservoir refers to a habitat in which infectious … para. 2).
What are the reservoirs?
In this context, a reservoir refers to a habitat in which infectious agents such as the Zika virus can grow……
References
References
Areas at risk of Zika. (2018). U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Retrieved from https://www. cdc.gov/zika/geo/index.html.
Clinical evaluation and disease. (2018). U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/zika/hc-providers/preparing-for-zika/clinicalevaluationdisease.html .
Introduction to epidemiology. (2018). U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/ophss/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section10.html .
Jakab, Z. (2018, August 22). Measles cases hit record high in Europe: WHO rash of 41,000 measles cases in Europe this year alone. Cape Times, 2.
Measles in Serbia. (2018). U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Retrieved from https://wwwnc. cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/measles-serbia.
Takia, A. & Wichmann, O. (2014, October). Measles incidence and reporting trends in Germany, 2007-2011. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 92(10), 742-746.
Tomášková, H. & Zelená, H. (2018, March). Serological survey of measles immunity in the Czech Republic, 2013. Central European Journal of Public Health, 26(1), 22.
What you need to know. (2018). U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Retrieved from https://www. cdc.gov/zika/about/needtoknow.html.
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The Ebola Virus Outbreak
Scenario
An attack of Ebola Virus as a terrorist after an attack.
The Ebola virus can spread through the air if someone coughs or sneezes and their phlegm or liquid comes in contact with someone’s eyes, inside of … be more effective. By sending someone to a gym and coughing around people working out, they would be more likely to contract the virus.
Sweat is also another way to transmit the pathogen, along with semen, vomit, and urine (WHO, 2014). In terms of who would be … and so forth.
Success would be based on how many cases of Ebola emerge. If there are a resounding high…[break]…Ivory Coast)
4. Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDBV) (Public Health England, 2016).
Investigation of the disease could lead to the discovery of the source of the infection. That is why … the gym to avoid being identified, and proceed to infect various innocent people. Because sweat……
References
References
CDC. (2019, March 27). Treatment. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/treatment/index.html
Public Health England. (2016, August 19). Ebola: overview, history, origins and transmission. Retrieved from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ebola-origins-reservoirs-transmission-and-guidelines/ebola-overview-history-origins-and-transmission
WHO. (2014, October 6). What we know about transmission of the Ebola virus among humans. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/ebola/06-october-2014/en/
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Hepatitis B Virus Infection
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major public health problem across the globe as it contributes to nearly 1 million deaths annually. It is an infection … the nurse practitioner in the management of the infectious disease.
Analysis of the Communicable Disease
The World Health Organization (2019) defines hepatitis B virus as a viral infection that attacks the liver and has the potential of causing acute and chronic diseases. The two common modes of … infection that attacks the liver and has the potential of causing acute and chronic diseases. The two common modes of transmission of the virus are perinatal transmission (from mother to child during birth) and horizontal transmission (through contact with body fluids such as blood). The infection is ……
References
References
American Association of Nurse Practitioners. (2019, January 28). Nurse Practitioner Role Grows to More Than 270,000. Retrieved July 23, 2020, from https://www.aanp.org/news-feed/nurse-practitioner-role-continues-to-grow-to-meet-primary-care-provider-shortages-and-patient-demands
Greene, K.M., Duffus, W.A., Xing, J., & King, H. (2017). Social Determinants of Health Associated with HBV Testing and Access to Care among Foreign-born Persons Residing in the United States: 2009-2012. Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice, 10(2), 1-20.
Healthy People. (2020). Determinants of Health. Retrieved from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/about/foundation-health-measures/Determinants-of-Health
Kim, H. & Kim, W.R. (2018, August 22). Epidemiology of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States. Clinical Liver Disease, 12(1), 1-4.
Kim, W.R. (2012, March 1). Epidemiology of Hepatitis B in the United States. Hepatology, 49(5), S28-S34.
MacLachlan, J.H. & Cowie, B.C. (2015, May). Hepatitis B Virus Epidemiology. Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine, 5(5). doi: 10.1101/cshperspect.a021410
World Health Organization. (2019, July 18). Hepatitis B. Retrieved July 23, 2020, from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hepatitis-b
Zhang, Z., Wang, C., Liu, Z., Zou, G., Li, J. & Lu, M. (2019, August 13). Host Genetic Determinants of Hepatitis B Virus Infection. Frontiers in Genetics, 10(696),1-24.
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Formulating An Effective National Response To Ebola In Nigeria
Abstract
Today, there are dozens of deadly diseases in the world, but the Ebola virus disease (alternatively “EVD” or “Ebola”) is among the most virulent and lethal. Although intensive research is underway, there is no cure currently available … purpose of this study is to provide a systematic and critical review of the relevant juried, scholarly and governmental literature about the Ebola virus disease to create an awareness manual that is targeted at educating Nigerian citizens concerning this disease. A secondary purpose of this study is … concerning optimal strategies for responding to Ebola outbreaks in order to recommend further areas of study.
An effective preparedness strategy for future Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Nigeria: Public Awareness Approach
Chapter One: Introduction
Statement of the problem
In spite of increasingly aggressive efforts to identify a … Public Awareness Approach
Chapter One: Introduction
Statement of the problem
In spite of increasingly aggressive……
References
References
Allam, M. F. (2014, September). Ebola hemorrhagic fever: Case fatality rate 90%? Central European Journal of Public Health 22(3), 207-210.
Allam, M. F. & Vonka, V. (2015, March). Ebola virus disease: Temperature checks for travelers? Central European Journal of Public Health, 23(1), 84.
Brand, J. E. & Stela, D. (2014, October). Ebola is here: Knowledge, identification, and appropriate infection control are key. American Nurse Today, 9(10), 37-39.
Brown, G. (2015, Winter). Ebola in America: An epidemic or a pandemic? ABNF Journal, 26(1), 3-5.
Ebola. (2019). Doctors without Borders. Retrieved from https://www.doctorswithout borders.org/what-we-do/medical-issues/ebola.
Ebola outbreak. (2019). U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/history/2014-2016-outbreak/index.html .
Ebola virus disease. (2019). U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/index.html .
Hancock, M. (2019, September). After Ebola. African Business, 422, 56-58.
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Equine Viral Arteritis
Horse Virus Detection and Treatment
Equine viral arteritis (EVA) is defined by Timoney (2019) in the Merck Veterinary Manual as “an acute, contagious, viral disease … (EVA) is defined by Timoney (2019) in the Merck Veterinary Manual as “an acute, contagious, viral disease of equids caused by equine arteritis virus (EAV).” EAV is also known as Epizootic cellulitis-pinkeye, Equine typhoid, and Rotlaufseuche (Timoney, 2019). The virus can cause symptoms of fever, conjunctivitis, depression, anorexia, nasal discharge, skin rash, subfertility in stallions, and death on young foals and abortion in … death on young foals and abortion in mares (Price, Rentsch, Burn & Spector, 1998).
The etiology of EVA starts with respiratory exposure: the virus invades the respiratory tract, where it then proceeds to duplicate itself in the tonsillar tissue and nasopharyngeal epithelium, as well as in bronchial … itself in the tonsillar tissue and nasopharyngeal epithelium, as well as in……
References
References
Center for Food Security and Public Health. (2009). Equine viral arteritis. Retrieved from http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/Factsheets/pdfs/equine_viral_arteritis.pdf
Price, S. D., Rentsch, G., Burn, B., & Spector, D. A. (1998). The Whole Horse Catalog: The Complete Guide to Buying, Stabling and Stable Management, Equine Health, Tack, Rider Apparel, Equestrian Activities and Organizations... and Everything Else a Horse Owner and Rider Will Ever Need. Simon and Schuster.
Timoney, P. (2019). Overview of Equine Viral Arteritis. Retrieved from https://www.merckvetmanual.com/generalized-conditions/equine-viral-arteritis/overview-of-equine-viral-arteritis?query=Equine%20Viral%20Arteritis
Timoney, P. J., Creekmore, L., Meade, B., Fly, D., Rogers, E., & King, B. (2008). 2006 Multi-State Occurrence of EVA. https://www.animalagriculture.org/resources/Documents/Conf%20-%20Symp/Symposiums/2016%20Equine/EDF%20Resources/EVA/USDA%20EVA_2006_Multistate_USAHA.pdf
Virginia Department of Health. (2016). One health notes, 1(1). Retrieved from
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/123/2016/12/OneHealthJan2016.pdf
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Superheroes Fighting The Coronavirus
Superhero Story: Immunity Man
· My superhero’s name is Immunity Man.
· Their powers (that would help them fight the coronavirus) are immunity to all diseases.
· They got these powers by/when they nearly died when an experiment in a laboratory went horribly wrong.
…
· They got these powers by/when they nearly died when an experiment in a laboratory went horribly wrong.
· They will defeat the coronavirus by caring for people with the disease and fighting forces of evil who would spread the disease.
· The medium or format I … script.
First Episode: Immunity Man
Voice-over: Long, long ago, in the 21st century, the world was over-swept with a terrible pandemic. Behold! A virus leapt from a species of bat into the human population, a virus so terrible, that no one had the power to control it.
Scientist (looking into a microscope): We’ve never seen anything like……
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Coronavirus COVID 19
Keywords: corona virus, coronavirus, covid, covid-19
Introduction
The novel coronavirus spreading the COVID 19 disease first appeared in Wuhan, China, in 2019 and quickly spread around the world. The infectious disease is a … China, in 2019 and quickly spread around the world. The infectious disease is a new form of a previous severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS) and has led to nationwide lockdowns from the East to the West. This paper will discuss the signs and symptoms of COVID … nationwide lockdowns from the East to the West. This paper will discuss the signs and symptoms of COVID 19, the cause of the virus, prevention and management strategies currently being employed to help contain and stop the spread of what is now a pandemic, the epidemiology of … and culture.
Signs and Symptoms
One of the more mysterious characteristics of COVID 19 is that one can be a……
References
References
Chen, N., Zhou, M., Dong, X., Qu, J., Gong, F., Han, Y., ... & Yu, T. (2020). Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of 99 cases of 2019 novel coronavirus pneumonia in Wuhan, China: a descriptive study. The Lancet, 395(10223), 507-513.
Kekatos, M. (2020). Ventilating too soon. Retrieved from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-8201783/Some-doctors-moving-away-ventilators-virus-patients.html
Myers, S. L. (2020). China Spins Tale That the U.S. Army Started the Coronavirus Epidemic. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/13/world/asia/coronavirus-china-conspiracy-theory.html
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2015). Improving diagnosis in health care. National Academies Press.
Oliver, D. (2020). Coronavirus genetic material stayed on surfaces for up to 17 days on Diamond Princess cruise, CDC says. Retrieved from https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2020/03/24/coronavirus-diamond-princess-cabin-surfaces-contaminated-cdc-report/2905924001/
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Norovirus
Norovirus: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Introduction
When wintertime comes, most people are excited to get out, do some holiday shopping, visit relatives, and enjoy … shopping, visit relatives, and enjoy the holidays. However, there is always the risk at this time of year of catching a bug—aka a virus. The most common fear is of catching the flu virus, which is why flu vaccines are advertised around every corner at this time. Yet, there is another virus that people do not consider so much—and, unfortunately, it is related to food—which is especially worrisome, given that Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s … it is related to food—which is especially worrisome, given that Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s all fall during the same season when the norovirus is most likely to strike. In fact, given that these social holidays are all packed tight into the winter season festivities, that is … to……
References
Works Cited
Blake, Joan Salge. Nutrition & You. Pearson, 2016.
Brunette, Gary W. CDC Yellow Book 2018: Health Information for International Travel. Oxford University Press, 2017.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “The Symptoms of Norovirus.” CDC, 2018. https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/about/symptoms.html
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How Different People And Countries Are Managing Coronavirus COVID 19
Keywords: corona virus, coronavirus, covid, covid-19
Interview Questions Coronavirus Covid-19
1-Vice Pres Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria
1. You are currently in self-isolation as a result of coronavirus. What can you tell us about the precautions you have taken and about the impact this experience is having on your life as … to overcoming challenges and developing as a nation?
4. Obviously there is going to be an economic fallout from the spread of the coronavirus around the world and now through Nigeria. President Trump is eager to get people back to the work in the US to prevent … prudent course of action to take?
5. With talk now of postponing the Olympic Games this summer because of the spread of this virus, all eyes are on Japan. How will a postponement affect Nigeria’s plans for participation and, on a different note, do you think Nigeria … address what is now……
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Coronavirus COVID 19 In The United States
Keywords: corona virus, coronavirus, covid, covid-19
Abstract
The novel Coronavirus COVID-19 appeared in China in 2019, quickly having a much more serious impact than prior evolutions of the coronavirus. As it began to spread from Wuhan, the district in China where it originated, to other parts of China and to other countries, … began to realize that the local epidemic could become a pandemic. Efforts to contain the spread were varied and had mixed results, but Coronavirus eventually hit the United States and began to spread locally. In this article, we describe what Coronavirus is, what COVID-19 is, where it originated, where it has spread, transmission rates, mortality, and efforts to contain the spread of the disease. … developing news to fully understand the issue.
Introduction
Almost everyone in the United States is aware that there is a pandemic disease Coronavirus COVID-19, which originated in Wuhan, China and is currently……
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Key Facts.” CDC. 12 March 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/share-facts.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fshare-facts.html . Accessed 16 March 2020.
Newey, S. and Gulland, A. “What Is Coronavirus, How Did It Start and Could the Outbreak Grow Bigger?” The Telegraph. 16 March 2020. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/03/16/what-coronavirus-how-start-outbreak-pandemic-covid-19/ . Accessed 16 March 2020.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions.” FDA. 2020. https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/mcm-issues/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions . Accessed 16 March 2020.
World Health Organization. “Coronavirus.” WHO. 2020. https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus . Accessed 16 March 2020.
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