B Virus (Cercopithecine herpesvirus 1) Infection
1. Why is this virus interesting to you?
It stood out because it is something i’ve never heard of.
2. What are the symptoms of infection?
This infection is unusual in humans but will contain encephalomyelitis and almost always kill an unmedicated victim.
3. What are some preventions and treatments for this disease?
Avoid jobs dealing with monkeys. There are certain medicine that help.
4. Which vaccines exist for this viral infection (if any exist)?
There is no vaccine.
Flu
1. Why is this virus interesting to you?
Because I wanted to learn more about the flu.
2. What are the symptoms of infection?
Fever, weakness, coughing, runny nose, vomiting and more. Basically a cold but just heightened to an extreme level.
3. What are some preventions and treatments for this disease?
There is a vaccine now that you can take every few years.
4. Which vaccines exist for this viral infection (if any exist)?
The flu vaccine.
Q Fever
1. Why is this virus interesting to you?
Interesting name.
2. What are the symptoms of infection?
High fevers, severe headache, sore throat, nausea, chills, sweats, and chest / abdominal pains.
3. What are some preventions and treatments for this disease?
Drink only pasteurized milk, wash your hands, take the vaccine.
4. Which vaccines exist for this viral infection (if any exist)?
A C. Burnetti vaccine.
