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Mumps Virus
• Member of the Paramyxoviridae family
• This virus causes Mumps which is found worldwide
• Paramyxoviridare consists of an envelope, a nucleocapsid, and
a matrix protein
• The core contains a single molecule of linear, single-stranded
RNA
• Symptoms typically appear 16-18 days after infection and often include:
• Headaches • Tiredness
• Muscle aches • Loss of appetite
• Fever • Swollen/tender
salivary glands
• There is no real treatment for Mumps; analgesics can be
taken for pain, acetaminophen can be taken for inflammation,
and fluids should be kept up.
• Vaccinations account for the 99% drop in Mumps outbreaks news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/
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months and the other at 4-6 years of age.

2. H1N1 Virus
• Major Virus Family is Influenza A, a
genus of the Orthomyxoviridae family of
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Influenza, Symptoms include: fever, cough,
sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headaches,
diarrhea, body aches. Some deaths have occurred.
• Treatments:
– A live aIenuated H1N1 nasal spray is available.
– AnJ viral agent to reduce the effects of the swine flu are
Zanamivir and Oseltamivir
• Single‐stranded RNA in segments (like short, linear chromosomes),
polyhedral protein capsid, lipoprotein envelope

3. Norwalk Virus
• Caliciviridae family
• Gastroenteritis
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• Transmitted through fecally nerlcwww/graphics/
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contaminated food or water
• Nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea,
low-grade fever, cramps
• Oral fluid and electrolyte replacement
• Single-stranded RNA molecule in round to
hexagonal capsids that are 35-39 nm in diameter,
with icosahedral symmetry.