Viruses have a unique structure that allows them to infect living organisms. This document provides an overview of the general structure and classification of viruses based on their shape, genetic material, and other characteristics.
DR. EDWARD MOTO
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA
, Learning objectives
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Upon completion of this chapter, the student will be able to:
1. Define virus.
2. Describe structure & properties of important viruses
3. Illustrate classification of medically important viruses
4. Explain virus infectious cycle
5. Describe antiviral agents and their mechanism of action
, Outline
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Introduction to medical virology…
Introduction to virus
Structure of important viruses
Classification of important viruses
Virus infectious cycle (replication of RNA and DNA
virus)
Virus host interaction and viral pathogenesis
Antiviral agents and vaccine
, Outline…
Purification and Identification of Viruses.
Viruses and immunodeficiency
Viruses and Cancer, Development of Viral vaccines and Anti-
viral therapy.
Zoonotic viral diseases.
Specimen Collection, Transport and Storage.
Virus Isolation Techniques and Cultivation and Assay of
Viruses, Cultivation in Cell Culture.
Serologic Diagnosis and Immunologic Detection of Virus
Infections, Molecular Detection and Identification of Viruses.
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