'Antigenic variation' presentation slideshows

Parasitology Introduction

Parasitology Introduction. A relationship between 2 species when any 2 organisms live in close association, commonly one living in or on the body of another. What is a symbiotic relationship?. These parasites live within the body and tissues of host (Ex. Plasmodium inside RBC).

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By Shaadi Elswaifi

The Molecular Characterization of Phosphorylcholine (ChoP) on Histophilus somni Lipooligosaccharide: Contribution of ChoP to Bacterial Virulence and Pathogenesis. By Shaadi Elswaifi. Histophilus somni (Background). Old name was Haemophilus somnus

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ORTHOMYXOVIRUSES INFLUENZA VIRUSES

ORTHOMYXOVIRUSES INFLUENZA VIRUSES. (A,B AND C). Orthomyxoviridae. Influenza Viruses. Epidemiology of Influenza viruses. Influenza is an acute respiratory tract infection that usually occurs in epidemics. These viruses received their name from their special affinity to mucous. .

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Epidemic over last 50 years 330 million annually worldwide Often asymptomatic in women Increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, birth defects, sterility and cervical cancer. STD prevention methods Proven effective

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Imke Steffen ZIB-Seminar 15. December 2008

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Vaccines and Antibodies in Medicine

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Rumours (or previously known as Chinese whispers).. What does this show?

Rumours (or previously known as Chinese whispers).. What does this show?. Aim of this lesson is to Answer these questions 1. Why is there a new vaccine for the flu every year? 2. Is there any way to evade the immune system?. What do you notice here?.

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HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRIS (HIV)

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRIS (HIV). These are RNA viruses that belongs to the family Retroviridae ( Retro means reverse). Members of this possess reverse transcriptase enzyme. Morphology: It is a spherical enveloped virus measuring about 90-120 nm. ANTIGENIC VARIATION:

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