Epstein Bar Virus
Introduction: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), also known as human herpesvirus 4 (HHV-4), is a member of the gammaherpesvirus family. EBV belongs to the gamma 1 or lymphocryptovirus genus and was identified…
Herpesviruses
Introduction: Herpes simplex is a viral disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. According to the World Health Organization, viruses of the Herpesviridae family infect 90% of the Earth’s population.…
Adenoviruses
Introduction Adenoviruses are naked viruses. Because they have no membrane, they are very stable. Adenoviruses were first identified in 1953 as agents derived from human adenoid tissues which could induce the…
RNA viruses
Global Center for Health Security ArboNet (national srveillnace system for arboviral diseases. Also has information on mosquito borne disesaes) Videos: youtube (discusses differences positive and negative RNA viruses) Viral vectors…
DNA viruses
Introduction: Transcription of the DNA virus genome (except for poxviruses) occurs in the nucleus. Many DNA viruses establish persistent infections. DNA viruses use the cellular RNA polymerase to produce mRNA.…
Viruses
NYC Public Health testing laboratory manual (good resource for types of viral and bacterial diseases and tests used to identify them) Global Center for Health Security Videos: Giant Viruses. (include…