The below mentioned article provides a short note on Corona Viruses. Introduction to Corona Viruses: Corona viruses (Corona, meaning crown) are spherical (100-150 nm in diam.), pleomorphic, enveloped RNA viruses containing petal- or club-shaped peplomers (spikes) on the surface. Pathogenesis of Corona Viruses: They are widespread in nature and infect a wide range of hosts. They have a variable tissue [...]
In this article we will discuss about Bacteriophage:- 1. Introduction to Bacteriophage 2. Morphology of Bacteriophage 3. Life Cycle 4. Significance. Introduction to Bacteriophage: Bacteriophage (Greek phagein—to eat; bacteriophage, bacteria-cater) are viruses that infect and parasitise bacteria. They cause lysis of bacteria. They are abbreviated as phages. Twart (1915) and d'Herelle (1917) observed an invisible minute parasite of bacteria that [...]
In this article we will discuss about Reoviridae:- 1. Definition of Reoviridae 2. Classification of Reoviridae 3. Pathogenesis 4. Laboratory Diagnosis 5. Epidemiology. Contents: Definition of Reoviridae Classification of Reoviridae Pathogenesis of Reoviridae Laboratory Diagnosis of Reoviridae Epidemiology of Reoviridae 1. Definition of Reoviridae: The name Reo is derived from "Respiratory Enteric Orphan" virus because of their frequent occurrence in [...]