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Flu virus gestation?
How long does it take from contact with the flu virus to showing symptoms?
Is a virus a germ?
Yes, virus is a germ because it has very harmful effects on living things and it cause several types of diseases such as rubella etc.We can take anti-viral to avoid virus but it can take long time.
You are 18 weeks pregnant and your rubella IgG test sHow is positive and Rubella IgM sHow is negative Please advise if its dangerous to your baby?
According to a Yahoo! Health article (http://health.yahoo.com/infectiousdisease-diagnosis/rubella-test/healthwise--hw5576.html):A rubella blood test detects antibodies that are made by the immune system to help kill the rubella virus. These antibodies remain in the bloodstream for years. The presence of certain antibodies indicates a recent infection, a past infection, or that you have been vaccinated against the disease.The presence of IgM antibodies means you have a current or recent rubella infection.The presence of IgG antibodies means you have immunity against the infection. This immunity could have been received either through vaccination for rubella or a past rubella infection.As long as the IgM test is negative, both you and your baby are in the clear!
How long is the incubation and infectious stage of rubella?
2-3 weeks
How long can the hepatitus virus survive without a human host?
any virus needs a source of energyl to thrive and dies withing munits in abscense of such source. dirty hands-to-food, sharing the flatware is enough.
Congenital rubella?
DefinitionCongenital rubella is a group of physical problems that occur in an infant when its mother is infected with the virus that causes German measles.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsCongenital rubella is caused by the destructive action of the rubella virus on the fetus at a critical time in development. The most critical time is the first trimester (the first 3 months of a pregnancy). After the fourth month, the mother's rubella infection is less likely to harm the developing fetus.The rate of congenital rubella has decreased dramatically since the introduction of the rubella vaccine.Risk factors for congenital rubella include:Not getting the recommended rubella immunizationContact with a person who has rubella (also called the 3-day measles or German measles)Pregnant women who are not vaccinated and who have not had rubella risk infection to themselves and damage to their unborn baby.SymptomsSymptoms in the infant may include:Cloudy corneas or white appearance to pupilDeafnessDevelopmental delayExcessive sleepinessIrritabilityLow birth weightMental retardationSeizuresSmall head sizeSkin rash at birthSigns and testsLaboratory tests, including blood and urine tests, are done to check for the virus.TreatmentThere is no specific treatment for congenital rubella. Care involves appropriate treatment of affected systems in consultation with your health care providers.Expectations (prognosis)The outcome for a child with congenital rubella depends on the severity of problems present. Heart defects can often be corrected. Damage to the nervous system is permanent.ComplicationsComplications may involve many parts of the body.Eyes:CataractsGlaucomaRetinitisHeart:Patent ductus arteriosusPulmonary artery stenosisOther heart defectsCentral nervous system:Mental retardationMotor retardationSmall head from failed brain developmentEncephalitisMeningitisOther:DeafnessLow blood platelet countEnlarged liver and spleenAbnormal muscle toneBone diseaseCalling your health care providerCall your health care provider if you have concerns about congenital rubella, if you are unsure of your vaccination status, or if you or your children need a rubella vaccine.PreventionVaccination prior to pregnancy can prevent congenital rubella. Pregnant women who are not immune to rubella should avoid contact with persons who have carry the virus.ReferencesEdlich RF, Winters KL, Long WB 3rd, Gubler KD. Rubella and congenital rubella (German measles). J Long Term Eff Med Implants. 2005;15(3):319-328.Bar-Oz B, Levichek Z, Moretti ME, Mah C, Andreou S, Koren G. Pregnancy outcome following rubella vaccination: a prospective controlled study. Am J Med Genet A. 2004;130(1):52-54.Robertson SE, Featherstone DA, Gacic-Dobo M, Hersh BS. Rubella and congenital rubella syndrome: global update. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2003;14(5):306-315.
Can history of rubella infection provide life long immunity?
i have rubella igm 1.72 some times decreases,some time decreases.nearly 1year now iam planing to pregnency
How long after an insured dies can a beneficiary get paid on a life insurance policy?
As long as the policy was in force at the time of the insureds death you can place a claim. Simply contact the agent who will be happy to assist you or contact the claim department directly at the insurance company.
How long after first infection with the H.I.V. virus a human being is able to infect someone else through sexual contact?
right away
Can computer desktop be affected by computer virus?
Absolutely yes..as long as it gets in contact with an infected device like flash disk, its on the internet.
Are viruses germs?
Yes viruses are germs.They cannot be observed with an ordinary microscope.We can use a professorial micro-scope to observe them .They cause us several types of diseases such as rubella etc.They are not easily cured.We can use antiviral to prevent from them but it will take long time.
What are some human diseases that are caused by virus?
Some diseases caused by viruses are poliomyelitis, influenza, measles caused by rubeola virus, chikenguniya caused by chikanguniya virus, chickenpox caused by varicella zoster virus, AIDS caused by human immunodeficiency virus, and the common cold.
