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Humans are the only known host of the measles virus.
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When a virus invades a host the most common threat is?
destruction of cells by viral reproduction
What is measles bacteria or virus?
Measles is an infection of the respiratory tract that can be caused by both a bacteria and a virus. Most people think of the virus strain typically, as there is a vaccine for it, and people rarely need to be treated with antibiotics for the bacteria strain.
What is the most common threat to the host organism posed by an invading virus?
destruction of cells by viral reproduction
What is most common threat to a host organism posed by an invading virus?
destruction of cells by viral reproduction
What type of organism causes measles?
Normal measles is caused by the Rubeola virus. You most likely got vaccinated for it as a child - it's a part of the MMR (measles mumps rubella) vaccine. Make sure not to confuse Rubeola (normal measles) with Rubella (German measles) as they're slightly different viruses :)Does anybody know because I really need to know for my science stuff and I don't have a clue! Help please. Many Thanks.chocolate
If a patient has measles why would antibiotics not work?
Antibiotics can only work against bacterium, whereas measles are caused by a virus.
Name a common virus that appears in childhood?
The virus that causes chicken pox is probably one of the most common viruses that affects young children. The common cold virus is also well-known and a frequent illness in childhood. Measles, mumps, and ruebella are much less common now due to vaccinations (the MMR series) given during the 1st year.
What is the medical term for 14-day measles?
There are many terms for the 14 day measles, but the most common are: Measles Rubeola
What country is measles most common?
South Africa is the most common country for measles.
What individuals are most likely to develop subacute sclerosing panencephalitis from measles infection?
It is most common among people who had measles infection prior to the age of two years.
What might be an effect of a mutation in a virus?
Most of the time, a mutation in a virus results in better ability to infect a host cell and more resistance to the host cell's defenses.
What type of computer virus is most common?
The Macro virus is the most common type of computer virus. The ILOVEYOU virus is one example of this type of virus which hides in a document or spreadsheet.
