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Cold and Flu
Questions and answers about the "Common Cold"; symptoms in the upper respiratory tract like sneezing, scratchy throat, and runny nose, but adults don't typically have fevers. Colds are usually caused by the rhinovirus (up to 40% of colds), or Coronaviruses (about 20%), but there are more than 200 viruses that can cause the common cold. Also questions about the seasonal flu, also called "regular flu", caused mostly by Type A and Type B Influenza viruses. Flu starts with similar symptoms as a cold only it hits faster and harder and usually includes fever in adults. Although the "stomach flu" is a common term, it is not a real diagnosis. The proper medical term for stomach flu is gastroenteritis (an intestinal disease, sometimes viral but also bacterial), it is often mistaken for influenza because the flu can sometimes include vomiting and diarrhea.
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What does a host cell provide a virus?
A way of replicating itself.
Viruses can not replicate themselves because they are, basically, genetic material covered in a protein capsid. So, they must enter a living cell, hijack the reproductive process of the cell and have the cell turn out copies of the viruses genetic material and protein capsid. Then the viruses manufactured in the cell causes lysis of the cell and the viruses emerge to infect more cells.
A simplified expexplanation of the lytic cycle.
the answer is no because he only go to hospital for medical check-up.
It is not as strange as you might think, it has had me wondering too, and I think I know why, or a reasonable theory anyway. It is a great example of how humans are unique in the animal world. we like to carry out our toilet needs very much in private. The coughing is a sub-consious warning system. It lets others know you have the bath-room for the moment, and you will not take kindly to any encroachments. Sound ridiculous? I thought so at first, but your room-mate is not alone. Observe for yourself whenever you get the opportunity at any gatherings or parties, I think you will soon agree.
No. To sneeze, you need your circulatory system. That is what pumps your blood and lets you breathe. Sneezes are caused by irritation on the mucus membrane. Your immune system then gets rid of the irritation by making you sneeze.
How does exercise during cold weather prevent sickness?
Sudden exertion in cold weather can strain a person's heart or cause accidental hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Can cold weather affect a menstrual cycle?
Yes, cold weather can affect a woman's menstrual cycle by potentially causing changes in hormone levels which can impact the menstrual cycle's regularity. Cold weather can also lead to increased stress levels, which in turn can disrupt the menstrual cycle.
How many people did the flu kill in medieval times?
More than it does now, for sure, but probably not as many as you think. People are basically healthier today, and live under much better conditions of sanitation, so the flu does not take as many lives. But the flu was then what it is now - a disease that most people who contract it will recover from.
Of the United States soldiers who died in Europe, half of them fell to the influenza virus and not to the enemy. An estimated 43,000 servicemen who were mobilized for WWI died of influenza.
How many people died from the swine flu in the 60's?
it is hard to tell how many it was but people suspected it was 14000
How did the 1918 illness get the nickname Spanish flu?
The spreading illness that became a pandemic was first widely known about when reported in the Spanish newspapers, which were some of the only sources of world news during that period of World War 1. Because the news about it came from Spain, people began referring to it as the Spanish flu and it stuck. It is believed to have originated in the US and then spread worldwide, it was not believed to have started in Spain, although the name implies that.
when a virus is causing the pneumonia, antibiotics won't help you at all. a specially processed liquid molecular silver formulation with a very small amount of hydrogen peroxide, called Respiratory Support should cure it. An ordinary antibiotic kills perhaps a half dozen different disease organisms; silver is known to kill more than 650 illness-causing microorganisms. Pathogens cannot develop a tolerance to it, making it a remarkable product for helping in the fight against pneumonia and bronchitis.
BUT BE CAREFUL NOT ALL SILVER PRODUCTS ARE GOOD QUALITY!!
How important is getting the flu shot when you don't have a spleen?
Getting the flu shot is crucial for individuals without a spleen because they are at a higher risk of infection due to a weakened immune system. The flu shot can help reduce the risk of serious flu-related complications and hospitalizations in this population. It is recommended to consult with a healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate vaccination schedule.
How did wartime conditions help spread the Spanish flu?
Wartime conditions are attributed partly as the reasons for the spread of the Spanish Flu in 1918 during WW1, causing it to be a pandemic that killed millions world wide. Soldiers were moving from home front to battle field and then home again taking the influenza virus with them around the globe during the war. It is believed to have started in the US and then spread. The conditions of men in foxholes, closely packed in transport and in barracks helped the virus spread due to their close proximities. The physical and mental stress of war, poor nutrition, lack of sleep and bacterial infections from wounds can contribute to cause the immune systems of the troops to be overwhelmed and at less than peak functioning.
How are flu virus and pneumonia bacterium similar?
They both cause infectious diseases of the respiratory system.
Allergies can make your temperature go up so you may be allergic to something in your home. Carpeting, fresh paint, some woods, soaps, PMS, perimenopause, menopause, etc., are some culprits. Although 100 degrees sounds high it isn't all that high. If we were to check out our temperatures, blood pressure every hour on the hour during the day we would be shocked to see how much it fluctuates and it depends on the stress level or exercise we may be getting during the course of that day. 98.6 degrees is the correct temp. for humans, but it doesn't always stay there during a full day. See your doctor and have a T3/T4 blood test done on your thyroid and let the doctor know the fluctuation in your body temperature. It probably isn't anything serious, but having a doctor explain things to you will put your mind to rest.
Witch famous people died in the yellow fever in 1793?
the famous person who died from the yellow fever is James
What are the materials used in sponge bath?
The term 'sponge bath' refers to bathing without using a shower or bathtub. The materials used are typically a washcloth, soap, water, and a towel.
