🧬 Viruses 🧬
Nature
🧬 Viruses are sub-microscopic infectious organisms that require a host cell to replicate.
🌍 Viruses are the most abundant organism on Earth.
🐄 Each virus species typically infects a specific species.
🧑 Only a few virus species infect humans.
🤒 Viruses are responsible for major diseases such as inflammation & cancer.
Chronic vs Acute
🧫 Infections occur when viruses colonize the body.
⏳ Some infections are acute and will eventually be cleared by the immune system.
📅 Some infections are chronic and will re-emerge when the immune system is weak.
🤧 The vast majority of infections occur from human to human contact.
Chronic
🧬 Viruses that cause chronic infections include the Herpes family, HIV & HPV.
🤒 The Herpes family cause inflammatory diseases and cancer.
💥 HIV weakens and destroys the immune system.
Acute
🧬 Acute viruses include influenza and measles.
🤒 Acute infections can cause severe harm and even death but can eventually be cleared.
What You Can Do
💪 Maintain a strong immune system by being healthy.
🧼 Practice good hygiene, especially when touching things in public.
💖 Protect yourself and others by not having casual romantic partners.
😷 Protect others by not sharing your germs.