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There are various types of influenza viruses. Avian influenza is caused by those influenza viruses e.g. H5N1, H9N2 that mainly affect birds and poultry, such as chickens or ducks. Since the virus does not commonly infect humans, there is little or no... Read More

There are 3 distinct strains of the novel coronavirus in the world and while China's epidemic was driven by an early mutation that quickly spread in the UK, the US is suffering from an original variation. Scientists believe the virus... Read More

The virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa, changes their genetic code (mutation) and convert them into... Read More

There is currently an Ebola outbreak putting all of us at risk. Everyone in the world today is at risk. Please help educate all around you by sending this message to all your contacts.   What is EBOLA Virus Disease (EVD)?   It's a virus that... Read More

Microsoft Corp is getting ready to unveil a long-anticipated free anti-virus service for personal computers that will compete with products sold by Symantec Corp and McAfee Inc. A Microsoft spokesman said on Wednesday that the world's biggest... Read More

People of all ages can be infected by the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.WHO... Read More

The SARS-CoV-2 virus has a large number of spikes sticking out of its surface which it uses to attach to and enter cells in the human body. These spikes are coated in sugars, known as glycans, which disguise their viral proteins and help them evade... Read More

No. The virus that causes COVID-19 and the one that caused the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003 are related to each other genetically, but the diseases they cause are quite different. Read More

Cybersecurity is the protection of internet-connected systems such as hardware, software, and data from cyberthreats. The practice is used by individuals and enterprises to protect against unauthorized access to data centers and other computerized... Read More

Hepatitis B is an infectious hepatitis caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis (pronounced: hep-uh-tie-tiss) is a disease of the liver. It is usually caused by a virus, although it can also be caused by long-term overuse of alcohol or other... Read More