Epstein Bar Virus
EBV is of the and infects B cells. It's limited host range (B cells) is due to the limited cellular expression of its receptor which is also the receptor for the…
Herpesviruses
Herpesviruses are large enveloped viruses containing . The viral genome is by and regulated by viral encoded and cellular nuclear factors. Replication of the viral genome is performed by viral encoded . There are 3…
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) RNA viruses remain in the cytoplasm except for retroviruses. RNA viruses…
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 Introduction; Definitions: Viruses come…