Avian influenza virus, artwork F007 / 0951
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Avian influenza virus, artwork F007 / 0951
Avian flu virus, computer artwork. A virus is a tiny pathogenic particle comprising genetic material enclosed in a protein coat. The coat contains surface proteins (spikes). Flu viruses have two types of surface protein, called haemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N). These exist in several subtypes, some of which are pathogenic in humans, like H5N1 or H7N9.The surface proteins are essential for the life cycle of the virus. Haemagglutinin allows the virus to bind to and enter a host cell, where the virus uses the cells machinery to create more copies of the virus. Neuraminidase allows the new virus particles to exit the cell, so that they can infect others
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Avian Bird Bird Flu Capsid H5n1 H7n9 Haemagglutinin Illness Infection Influenza Lipid Neuraminidase Orthomyxovirus Particle Rna Virus Segmented Genome Serotype Strain Viral Virion Virological Virology Disorder Pathogen Virus
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of the avian influenza virus, also known as bird flu. Created through computer artwork, it vividly portrays a tiny pathogenic particle consisting of genetic material enclosed in a protein coat. The surface proteins, haemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N), play crucial roles in the virus's life cycle. Haemagglutinin enables the virus to bind to and invade host cells, where it utilizes their machinery to replicate itself. Neuraminidase facilitates the release of new viral particles from infected cells, allowing them to spread and infect others. These surface proteins exist in various subtypes, some of which are harmful to humans like H5N1 or H7N9. The white background emphasizes the elegance and complexity of this microscopic organism that has caused significant concern within medical research and public health communities. Its lipid envelope adds another layer of intrigue as it contributes to its ability to infect birds and potentially cross over into human populations. As an illustration representing disease, illness, infection, medicine, virology, and healthcare fields among others; this artwork serves as a reminder of both the dangers posed by viruses like avian influenza and our ongoing efforts in understanding them for better prevention strategies.
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