Tag: virus
Zika Virus: A Pandemic in Progress
Declared as a ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern’ by the WHO, Zika virus is rapidly gaining attention world over. WHO has already claimed the [more…]
Ebola and Hemorrhagic Fevers: Time is of the Essence
Ebola belongs to the Filoviridae virus family which has a highly lethal behaviour in human species. The name Ebola originated from a river in Congo [more…]
Polio Virus may Cure Cancer: A Genetic Engineering Miracle
As I browsed aimlessly, checking random websites, I came across something which compelled me to click and read further. ‘Cure of cancer by Polio Virus,’ [more…]
Ebola, the Deadly Virus – A Threat to Public Health
Ebola is also known as Ebola virus disease EVD or Ebola hemorrhagic fever. It is severe and often a deadly disease that occurs in humans [more…]
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: A Fatal Contagious Disease
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a highly contagious,serious and potentially life-threatening viral respiratory illness. SARS is caused by the SARS coronavirus (SARS CoV). Human [more…]
