Avian Influenza is a contagious virus that usually infects all species of birds, but it has recently been tracked to infect humans as well, putting many people at fear of an influenza pandemic. This virus is normally found in free flying birds for example, shorebirds, gulls and other seabir...

The Influenza Outbreak of 1918 killed thousands of Americans and millions of humans around the world. The outbreak killed ten times more people than the Great War, also known as World War One. Influenza was also known as the "Spanish Flu" or "La Grippe". The name "Spanish Fl...

The Common Cold The common cold is the most frequent infection across the United States. The cold part isn't so accurate. People used to think a cold came from being out in the cold, or being cold. Now we know what really causes it. What does happen is that you catch a virus from another pers...

You are coughing, sneezing, have a runny nose and your body aches. Most of us have had the flu and know exactly the symptoms I am speaking of. Well, what if you went to your doctor and were treated with antibiotics and such, but just didn't get well. Would you think twice about it? Would you wonder ...

There are many different kinds communicable diseases. Small pox happens to be one of them. The cause of it is contact with the person who has it. It is also caused by a virus. This means just being around the person who has it. No direct contact is needed. The symptoms of it are a fever and a...

Influenza Influenza is an infectious disease of the respiratory tract caused by the specific virus of the genus Orthomyxovirus. It is a highly contagious infection, that affects all age groups. Influenza is most dangerous in the very young, the elderly and people with chronic diseases. It is prob...

Everyone expects to die, but who thinks it will be the cause of a mosquito? Today I'm going to give you the information to better your understanding of The West Nile Virus, and help to keep you safe. There is four points I want to tell you about the West Nile Virus. First is what the West Ni...

I have decided to write my Biology report on the disease Influenza. You might know this disease by its other name: The Flu. The Flu is an extremely contagious viral infection. It normally happens the most is winter and early spring. The infection spreads through the upper respiratory tract and...

I N F L U E N Z A V I R U S Influenza virus is something most people get at least once in their lifetime. It is commonly known as ¡§the flu.¡ It contains single stranded RNA. It attacks both human and animals. It reproduces in a lytic cycle. It is inhaled and comes in contact with cells of...

Nature's Wrath "Nature is our host and we are the parasite." In the book, The Hot Zone, Mr. Preston has explained one of the most feared things known to mankind, the virus. Even though as small as a needle head, it can kill humans faster than any weapon ever made. The actual vi...

Spanish Influenza Epidemic Influenza is and acute infectious and Contagious disease sometimes becoming Pandemic. It is characterized by an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract. Epidemics of this disease have been recorded as early as 1510. The Influenza pandemic of 1...

The Common Cold Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about the characteristics and treatment of the common cold Central Idea: The common cold is a highly contagious virus spread in many different ways and is best treated with traditional remedies. Introduction I. What is the most ...

Influenza: Types A and B Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious disease caused by a virus infecting the reparatory tract. Influenza viruses are divided into three types, designated as A, B, and C. Influenza type C usually only causes either very mild symptoms or no symptoms at a...

Influenza: Types A and B Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious disease caused by a virus infecting the reparatory tract. Influenza viruses are divided into three types, designated as A, B, and C. Influenza type C usually only causes either very mild symptoms or no symptoms at al...

In the beginning diseases were thought to be a kind of punishment from God, rather than an infection caused by a foreign body. Later this was found to be untrue, and we now have an entire field of science devoted to the study of these diseases, the foreign bodies that cause them, and treatments for ...

HOW ABOUT VIRUSES? Just like bacteria viruses are one of the microbes that are winning the match against the humans. Viruses were the toughest one to tackle for the scientist. The shape, contents and their protective shields were the most challenging part of the fight. There are many ways...