Novel coronavirus, a member of the family Coronaviridae, is named so because of spikes on the outer surface of the virus. These are 65 to 125 nm in diameter, posses single-stranded genomic RNA material, and have 26 to 32 kbp genomic size. The disease caused by the novel coronavirus, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is a highly communicable and pathogenic viral … [Read more...] about What is COVID-19? How can we win against it?
Hantaviruses: Here is what we need to know to avoid infections
Hantaviruses are members of the order Bunyavirales and family Hantaviridae. These are tri-segmented, enveloped, and negative-sense RNA viruses that contain spike glycoproteins Gn and Gc. Small genome segment (S) is 1.8-2.1 kb, medium segment (M) 3.7-3.8 kb and large segment (L) 6.5-6.6 kb in size. Hanta viruses are of great significance in causing zoonotic diseases such … [Read more...] about Hantaviruses: Here is what we need to know to avoid infections
A brief explanation of the pathogenesis of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)
After the novel coronavirus 2019 (2019-nCoV) enters the body, it needs a special receptor to help its attachment and entry into the cell. This receptor is known as Angiotensin Converting Enzymes 2. It is symbolized as ACE-2. The ACE-2 is present on the surface of all alveolar cells in the lungs. There are 3 types of alveolar cells in the lungs, which are the … [Read more...] about A brief explanation of the pathogenesis of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)
Dengue fever – An ongoing global threat
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection. The virus which is responsible for dengue is known as dengue virus, abbreviated as DENV. Mainly, it has four types as DENV 1, 2, 3, and 4. Some dengue infections can cause mild illness but occasionally these infections may transform into lethal ones known as severe dengue. About 50 % of the population of the world is at … [Read more...] about Dengue fever – An ongoing global threat
The Beneficial Use of Lignocaine in Animals During Rectal Palpation
What is lignocaine? Lignocaine is available in various names specially Xylocaine (N-(2,6-dimethyl phenyl)-N2,N2-diethylglycinamide) It is widely used as an amide local anesthetic agent, as well as Cardiac Dysrhythmic Medication. Where injected, it has the ability to numb or sensitize the area or tissue. Have many uses in veterinary including Cardiac problems … [Read more...] about The Beneficial Use of Lignocaine in Animals During Rectal Palpation