The deadly beauty of viruses and bacteria
Hepatitis A virus: -The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food.
Pneumococcus or streptococcus pneumoniae: -Pneumococcus or streptococcus pneumoniae is a common bacteria found in the mucosa of the mouth and pharynx.
Coronaviruses: -The coronaviruses owe their name to the crown-like projections, visible under microscope, that encircle the capsid.
Lassa virus: -Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic illness caused by the Lassa virus, which is transmitted by rodents.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis: -Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a species of pathogenic bacteria in the family Mycobacteriaceae.
Dengue virus: -The dengue virus is responsible for dengue fever, a mosquito-borne tropical disease the symptoms of which include a high fever.
Poxvirus: -Poxviruses exist throughout the world and cause disease in humans and many other types of animals.
Herpes simplex virus: -The herpes simplex virus is a member of the herpesviridae family.
Zika virus: -Zika virus is a member of the virus family Flaviviridae.
Papilloma virus: -As well as genital and respiratory papillomatosis, the papilloma virus is involved in certain cancers of the cervix.