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Rabies virus specifically targets neurons, which are the primary host cells for the virus. It enters these cells through the binding of its glycoprotein to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors or other neuronal receptors. Once inside, the virus replicates and travels along the neuronal pathways, eventually affecting the central nervous system and leading to severe neurological symptoms. This specific targeting of neurons is a key characteristic of rabies infection.
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How do rabies affect the cell?
It affects the host by attacking its immune system, then the host counter acts the disease with pure skill :D
Are most viruses species specific?
Yes, the majority of viruses are very species specific. There are exceptions however, such as rabies. Most viruses will not survive for long beyond their host tissue environment.
How does a virus attatch to a host cell?
A virus attaches to a host cell by recognizing and binding to specific proteins or receptors on the cell surface. This attachment is necessary for the virus to enter the host cell and begin the process of infection.
What property of a virus determines its attachment to a host cell membrane?
The specific viral proteins on the surface of the virus determine its attachment to host cell membrane receptors. These proteins bind to complementary host cell receptors, allowing the virus to attach and enter the host cell.
Does the virion attach to the surface of the host cell in the mumps virus?
Yes, the mumps virus attaches to the surface of the host cell through specific interactions between its hemagglutinin-neuraminidase (HN) protein and sialic acid receptors on the host cell membrane. This attachment is a crucial first step for the virus to enter the host cell and initiate infection. Once attached, the virus can then fuse with the host cell membrane, allowing it to release its genetic material into the host cell.
What is PVRV vaccine?
a PVRV vaccine is a rabies vaccination(Purified Vero cell Rabies Vaccine)
What is the cell that a virus infects?
Host Cell
What specific cell does tuberculosis target is it a host cell?
TB targets your brothers friends uncles sons cows foot.
How does a latent virus reproduce?
A latent virus remains dormant in the host cell without actively reproducing. When triggered by certain factors, such as stress or a weakened immune system, the virus can reactivate and begin replicating in the host cell to produce new viral particles.
Sentence with host cell?
The virus enters the host cell and uses the cell's machinery to replicate itself.
What if the rabies virus is not accepted by a healthy nerve cell?
If a healthy nerve cell effectively blocks the rabies virus from entry, you would not get rabies. However, there is no scientific evidence that this happens, so please don't pin your hopes on this if you are exposed to the rabies virus. Once you are exposed, you need post-exposure prophylaxis to keep yourself from dying of rabies.
What does rabies do to the healthy nerve cell?
it is simply stupid
