Viruses

Outer protein coat of a virus.

• Capsid

• Nucleic acid

• Protein

• Envelope

The name of the cell that a virus must infect in order to function.

• Host

• Parasite

• Germ

• Archaebacteria

When a virus remains inactive for a long period of time, but remains in a person’s cells.

• Mutant

• Dormant

• Virulent

• Host

The reason why the Influenza vaccination must be taken every year.

• Viruses mutate.

• Viruses cannot reproduce.

• Host cells kill viruses.

• Vaccines make corporations money.

This virus doesn’t infect humans, it infects bacteria, specifically E.coli. When the virus infects E.coli in one’s digestive tract, the individual may experience some gastrointestinal discomfort.

• T₄ bacteriophage

• Ebola

• Varicella Zoster

• Epstein Barr

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus

When a person is infected with this virus, they appear to have been pecked by poultry. Most children in the United States are vaccinated by a live, attenuated vaccine for this virus.

• T₄ bacteriophage

• Ebola

• Varicella Zoster

• Epstein Barr

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus

This virus causes mononucleosis and can result in an inflammation of the throat, lymph nodes and enlargement of the spleen. It’s spread by close contact, kissing or sharing of drinks.

• T₄ bacteriophage

• Ebola

• Varicella Zoster

• Epstein Barr

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus

This virus affects the immune system, specifically CD4 and T-helper cells. It is spread through physical contact or exchange of bodily fluids.

• T₄ bacteriophage

• Ebola

• Varicella Zoster

• Epstein Barr

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus

The MMR vaccine helps keep incidence of this virus to a minimum. This virus is highly contagious and may also be called German measles or “little Red”.

• Rubella

• Morbillivirus

• Herpes Simplex

• Rhinovirus

• Influenza A H1N1

The MMR vaccine helps keep incidence of this virus to a minimum. This virus is highly contagious and may also be called Rubeola.

• Rubella

• Morbillivirus

• Herpes Simplex

• Rhinovirus

• Influenza A H1N1