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Why is the virus called the Rhino Virus?
Because it is derived from the Ancient Greek rhin meaning "nose".
Suppose that a scientist proposes a hypothesis about how newly discovered virus affects humansOther virus researchers wouldb likely?
Other virus researchers would be likely to try and prove or disprove these theories.
What is nipple neck virus?
Causes abnormally large bumps on neck
What causes roseola?
Roseola is an extraordinarily common infection, caused by a virus.
Is shingles a virus caused by skin disease?
Shingles are caused by the varicella virus, the same virus that causes chicken pox. Those who have had chicken pox when younger carry the dormant virus for the rest of their lives. Should the virus "reactivate" in an adult, the result is shingles.
What is Polio and how does kill people?
Polio is a disease caused by a virus. It causes paralysis in the muscles. If it affects the muscles of the chest, it can prevent breathing and the individual suffocates.
Why the polio virus often causes paralysis of the muscles?
poliovirus invades the nerve cells of the spinal cord and kills the motor neurons. When the motor neurons are destroyed, the muscles they connect to become damaged and weaken. The result is varying degrees of paralysis, including difficulty swallowing
What is HPV tetnus and malaria?
HPV is a virus that causes various types of warts. Tetanus is a bacteria that causes a disease that affects the muscles. And malaria is a disease carried by mosquitoes.
What is the description of polio?
A virus that attacks the central nervous system and affects the movement of muscles.
What part of the boby does the diseseae AIDS affect?
The virus that causes AIDS, the HIV virus, affects the immune system.
What is the medical term meaning paralysis of the eye?
Facial paralysis means paralysis of the facial nerve which supplies the facial muscles. It can result from exposure to cold, virus infection, trauma, tumour, and post operative trauma to nerve during surgery
Is palsy contagious?
No, Bell's Palsy is not contagious. It is a condition that affects the movements of the muscles in the face by a damaged cranial nerve.
Does Wst Nile Virus cause paralysis of hind legs?
West Nile virus can cause paralysis of hind legs as well as paralysis of other parts of the body. If left untreated, West Nile virus can be fatal.
What are the causes of shingles and what do they go after?
Shingles IS caused by Herpes Zoster virus and it affects the nerves.
Which of these is the best description of polio?
Polio is caused by a virus that attacks the central nervous system and affects the movement of muscles.
What human system does rabies affect?
The virus affects the nervous system and causes inflammation of the brain.
What are four current theories for the death of bee hives?
There are many possible causes of the reduction in bee hives. Pesticides, mites, antibiotics and the Israeli acute paralysis virus are all potential causes.
