Question 1

what u.s. states have cases of cyclospora virus?

Accepted Answer

Cyclospora: Cyclospora is a single-celled parasite that causes an intestinal infection.

As of mid 2014, cyclospora outbreaks have been reported in Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (and New York City), Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington.

Question 2

how did the ebola virus start? how did it get into the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Ebola Virus: Ebola is a filovirus (Filoviridae). The genomic fossils of filoviruse family that impact mammals have likely existed tens of millions of years. Viruses mutate over time. The first recognized Ebola outbreak was in 1976.  Some individuals who became infected by Ebola in Africa traveled to the US  - there by leading to US cases.

Question 3

has their ever been a case of someone having the ebola virus in the u.s.?!?!

Accepted Answer

No: But there was scare about an airborne ebola virus (that luckily didn't cause illness in human) outside washington, dc in the early 1990s.  Read richard preston's the hot zone for details about that.

Question 4

is of possible for anyone in the u.s. to contract the ebola virus from just day to day contact ?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Transmission from person to person is not from casual contact.

Question 5

my boyfriend had gotten sick 3 days ago but we dont believe its because he had a virus. is it safe to believe its because he was overtired and ate a lot of unhealthy things that day?

Accepted Answer

Sickness: Please describe the symptoms of sickness. It will help to figure out if it is an infection. Consult a physician if the symptoms persist.

Question 6

can viruses be killed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your body has significant anti-viral defenses and most viral illnesses are short lived due to this ability,  there are some drugs for some viruses, particularly the herpes family.  Viruses are biological and can frequently be killed outside of a body with uv light, heat, and many chemicals.

Question 7

what is xingu virus?

Accepted Answer

Xingu virus: Is a rare RNA virus in the bunyavirus family.

Question 8

could this be a virus?

Accepted Answer

Virus: From the limited inquiry you provided, it could be anything. Please elaborate.

Question 9

what is virus sindbis?

Accepted Answer

Sindbis virus: Sindhis virus is an insect borne virus (mosquitos) that can cause joint pains, rash, low grade fever and malaise. The rash is maculopapular (bumps) and often itchy, occurring over the trunk and limbs. The joint symptoms usually involve the wrists, hips, knees, and ankles. Most cases are found Northern Europe (Finland, Sweden), but also Africa, China and Australia. Avoid bug bites while traveling.

Question 10

what is papilona virus?

Accepted Answer

Human papilloma....: Virus (hpv) is a virus group that for some strains can cause female cervical cancer or some male genitalia cancer but most other types of hpv are associated with one sort of wart or another.

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