Tag: Filoviridae Pathogenesis

Introduction: Filoviridae is a family of enveloped, negative-sense RNA viruses that are known for causing severe and often fatal hemorrhagic fever diseases in humans and non-human primates. This family includes two genera: Ebolavirus and Marburgvirus. Filoviruses are characterized by their filamentous, thread-like appearance under electron microscopy, from which the name “filovirus” is derived. Filoviruses were…
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Introduction: The Filoviridae family encompasses a group of viruses that are notorious for their ability to cause severe and often fatal diseases in humans and non-human primates. Named for their filamentous, thread-like appearance under electron microscopy, filoviruses have garnered significant attention due to their potential to spark outbreaks with high morbidity and mortality rates. Belonging…
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