1 minute Power Point on how Viruses are named

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Linda says: “Don’t Touch That Or You Might Get A……” Virus aka “Heebie Jeebie” or “cooties”

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Linda says: “Don’t Touch That Or You Might Get A……”

Virus aka “Heebie Jeebie” or “cooties”

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What does H5N1 mean?

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Determines how the virus sticks to the host cell

H5 N1

Known as Hemagglutinin

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Determines how the virus sticks to the host cell

Determines how the virus spreads through the host

H5 N1

Known as Neuraminidase

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Determines how the virus sticks to the host cell

Determines how the virus spreads through the host

This means you and me (and maybe birds or other animals)

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Bird FluSwine Flu

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In Conclusion……..

NO YES