BK virus can be transmitted from one person to another . In various studies, the virus has been found in blood, urine, stool and tonsills, suggested it can be acquired via contact or respiratory transmission. Most health persons have acquired the virus and fought it off with no symptoms. BK is dangerous for immunocompromised patients.
BK is not from berkelium but from the name initials of a person in which the first time the virus was discovered.
What is ICD 9 code for BK virus
no Ross River Virus is not contagious from one human to another
This is not a contagious disease.The virus is contagious.
The fever itself is not contagious -- the virus causing a fever is, though, and when you have a fever from a virus, you are contagious with that virus and should stay away from people if you can.
The epidemic was caused by a highly contagious virus.
No, because it is caused by a toxin, not a virus.
Yes, viral infections are contagious, meaning they can spread from person to person through direct or indirect contact with respiratory droplets, bodily fluids, or contaminated surfaces. It is important to practice good hygiene, such as washing hands frequently and avoiding close contact with infected individuals, to reduce the risk of spreading the infection.
Virus infections are contagious - like the flu, the common cold, viral pneumonia, and so on.
Measles
An upper respiratory infection is contagious for as long as the active virus is in your system. Taking an antibiotic will help rid the body of the live virus. You will remain contagious for 24 hours following the first treatment of the antibiotic.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a serious, contagious virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS ).