9 thoughts on “ Virus ”

1. Jul 02,  · The coronavirus pandemic has sickened more than 10,, people, according to official counts. As of Thursday morning, at least , people have died, and the virus .

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2. A virus is a microscopic particle that can infect the cells of a biological organism. Viruses can only replicate themselves by infecting a host cell and therefore cannot reproduce on their own. At.

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3. The Oregon Health Authority is responding to an outbreak of respiratory illness, called COVID, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. Health officials urge good hand hygiene, covering coughs and staying .

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4. Virus definition, an ultramicroscopic (20 to nm in diameter), metabolically inert, infectious agent that replicates only within the cells of living hosts, mainly bacteria, plants, and animals: composed of an RNA or DNA core, a protein coat, and, in more complex types, a surrounding envelope. See more.

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5. virus [vi´rus] any member of a unique class of infectious agents, which were originally distinguished by their smallness (hence, they were described as “filtrable” because of their ability to pass through fine ceramic filters that blocked all cells, including bacteria) and their inability to replicate outside of and without assistance of a living.

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6. Oregon is seeing an increase in incidents of discrimination and harassment related to the COVID virus. It is important that all people, businesses, and other organizations act on facts, not bias or xenophobia. Health officials confirm there are no links between COVID infection and a person’s race, color, gender, sexual orientation.

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7. A deadly coronavirus, which causes respiratory illness and pneumonia, is spreading around the world.

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8. vi·rus (vī′rəs) n. pl. vi·rus·es 1. a. Any of various submicroscopic agents that infect living organisms, often causing disease, and that consist of a single or double strand of RNA or DNA surrounded by a protein coat. Unable to replicate without a host cell, viruses are typically not considered living organisms. b. A disease caused by a virus. 2.

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9. For some viral diseases, such as herpes simplex virus infections, HIV/AIDS, and influenza, antiviral medications have become available. But the use of antiviral medications has been associated.

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