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West Nile Virus
West Nile virus forms a part of the JE (Japanese encephalitis) viruses that can be found in temperate and tropical regions. This virus primarily infects birds; however, it is also known to infect rabbits, squirrels, skunks, cats, dogs, chipmunks, horses and humans as well.
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What family classification does the West Nile Virus fall under?
The family classifciation that the West Nile Virus falls under is Flaviviridae. This is a mosquito born virus that has been wide-spread amongst humans and horses.
What is the pathogen that causes the west nile virus?
the genus name is Flavivirus , when written or typed correctly, comes first and is capitalized and italicized.
There is usually a species which comes second. I don't know what it is for west nile virus. However it is not capitalized and italicized.
How did the west nile virus get its name?
The West Nile virus got its name from the location where it was first reported. And since that was the area of the western part of the NileRiver, so it got its name.
Was the west bank of the Nile the land of the dead?
Yes, the west bank of the Nile was traditionally associated with the land of the dead in ancient Egyptian culture. This belief stemmed from the fact that the western horizon was where the sun set, symbolizing death and the afterlife. Consequently, many tombs and mortuary temples, including those of pharaohs, were constructed in this region, particularly in areas like the Valley of the Kings. The west bank thus became a significant location for burial practices and rituals related to the afterlife.
How does west nile virus reproduce?
The virus attaches to the cell via a receptor, enters the cell, and releases nucleocapsid. The viral RNA is translated into three structural and seven non-structural proteins. The positive viral RNA is then translated into negative RNA and this acts as a template for synthesis of more viral positive RNA.
What preventive measures can one take from West Nile Virus?
Since West Nile Virus is transmitted by mosquitos, the best preventative measure would be to avoid areas with large populations of mosquitos. Places to avoid would be swamps in particular, or any place with many pools of stagnant water. If you want to keep mosquitos away from your home, you could buy special lamp lights that burn citronella, which is a natural repellent for insects. Also, you could plant marigolds, which also naturally repel insects. One of the most effective ways to keep mosqiotos away from your home would be to get rid of any items on your property that can collect water such as buckets, tires, and some bird-baths. Doing this will prevent them from laying their eggs, and thus preventing them from populating.
Why do people in the us only get west Nile virus in the summer?
The virus is carried by mosquitos-- not too many of them around in the winter.
Is there any famous people who have or had the west nile virus?
No , no famous person have had the disease .
What is the specific host cell of the West Nile Virus?
The specific host cell for West Nile Virus is the neuronal cell in the central nervous system. Once inside these cells, the virus can replicate and cause damage, leading to neurological symptoms in infected individuals.
Who discovered west nile virus?
They are not exactly sure who discovered it, but it was discovered in the West Nile area of Uganda back in 1937.
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Actually, West Nile virus was first isolated from a woman in the West Nile District of Uganda in 1937. It then was found in Egypt in the 1950s and was a cause of severe human meningitis or encephalitis in elderly patients during an outbreak in Israel in 1957. Horse (equine) disease was first found in Egypt and France in the early 1960s. West Nile first appeared in North America in 1999, with encephalitis reported in humans and horses the spread in the United States is an important milestone in the evolving history of this virus.
