The Epstein-Barr Virus
James Brear BY JAMES BREAR The Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) is one of the most common viruses for humans. Usually, the virus is nothing to worry about, however on some occasions, it…
Virology and Pathogenesis
Oncoviruses and their History
IBRAHEEM MANDA BY IBRAHEEM MANDA Cancer, a disease often thought of as non-infectious, can surprisingly be linked to viruses that effectively make it ‘contagious’ under specific circumstances. These viruses, known as oncoviruses…
A Killer’s Wrath: A Virus That Brought Africa To Its Knees | PT. 3
MATTHEW GU BY MATTHEW GU 7. Modern dayEVD is classified as a biosafety level 4 agent, as well as a Category Abioterrorism agent by the CDC as it has the potential to…
A Killer’s Wrath: A Virus That Brought Africa To Its Knees | PT. 2
BY MATTHEW GU 4. PreventionVaccines are the most effective and vital ways to prevent EVD. I will go intovaccination efforts later on in chapter 6.Dead bodies remain infectious therefore people…
A Killer’s Wrath: A Virus That Brought Africa To Its Knees | PT. 1
BY MATTHEW GU 1. IntroductionThe sun blazed mercilessly overhead, baking the dusty paths of a small village incentral Congo. Jeanne, a mother, shielded her eyes from the harsh glare as…
A Speech About COVID
BY IBRAHEEM MANDA What have you learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic? Take a moment to reflect. Allow us to rewind a bit. Our story begins in early December 2019 with…