In this article, we will be discussing various viral infections that are caused by viruses. But before delving into the topic, let’s first define what a virus is.

What Exactly is a Virus?

A virus is located at the intersection between living and non-living beings, as it cannot replicate on its own but requires host cells to proliferate. It consists of genetic material – usually DNA or RNA molecules – wrapped in a protein coat called capsid.

Now that we have defined what exactly viruses are let’s go ahead and look at some viral infections.

The Flu

The flu, or influenza, an acute respiratory viral infection, which affects mainly your nose throat bronchi and lungs. This highly contagious disease causes significant distress and can even result in death for vulnerable people such as young children elderly individuals pregnant women and those with weak immune systems such as cancer patients undergoing chemo therapy or AIDS infected persons.

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

This might surprise you but herpes simplex virus types one & two ( AKA Cold sores/fever blisters) are also considered Viral Infections. HSV-1 usually affects your mouth causing cold sores while HSV-2 predominantly impacts genital areas although both strains can infect either part due to skin-to-skin contact between people with affected areas leading to painful ulcers blisters soreness itching irritation etc.

Some interesting statistics:
– About half a billion people globally suffer from HSV
– Around 90% suffers never seek medical attention

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Human papillomavirus (HPV)is not just common but among other things STDs human can get.It spreads through sexual activity transmitting during intercourse anal sex oral sex HPV subtype resulting warts anywhere on body including genitals.HPV strains heavily linked cervical cancer development

Insights you probably never knew:

• The human body sometimes fights these viruses without treatment and clears HPV
• A person with multiple partners has a higher chance of infection

Measles

One of the most contagious diseases, measles is extremely high-risk but potentially preventable. It usually spreads through contact with droplets from the nose or throat which contained the virus itself.

How do you recognize measles?
– fever
– cough
– running nose
– red eyes
– skin rash consisting small red/ brown spots.

Good to Know!

Unlike common cold (or flu) once affected by measles there is no cure hence vaccination might be only best prevention measure against it.

Chickenpox

Now this will bring back some memories – Chickenpox!

This highly communicable disease caused by varicella-zoster virus typical symptoms include rashes itching before healing process begins.. Due its high contagiousness doctors frequently recommend that children get vaccinated to avoid detrimental effects and reduce transmission among others..

Trivia Time:

When chickenpox recurs in adulthood, it reappears as Shingles because zoster element gets reactivated after remaining dormant in nervous system for extended period!

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a viral infection causing liver inflammation due to bodily fluids exchanges such as sexual intercourse shared needles breast milk during childbirth.Baby born infected mothers are risk receiving preventative measures help can newborns from hepatitis B developing fatal liver disease.

Conclusion

In conclusion, understanding what constitutes viral infections and knowledge surrounding their diagnoses/treatment is integral when seeking transmittal &related illnesses avoiding them.Though vaccine availability& progressed research may seem promising there are still many harmful viruses whose vaccines have not yet been developed.That being stated timely medical attention expert opinions should also be weighed discussing signs of illness allowing appropriate care professionals diagnose administer proper medications control spread offer informative answers regarding stay healthy while staying alerted to diseases around.

Stay safe, stay healthy!