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Modes of Transmission

The term modes of transmission refer to how an infectious agent, also called a pathogen, can be transferred from one person, object, or animal, to another.

16 Jun 2020

What is TMPRSS2?

TMPRSS2 is an endothelial cell surface protein that is involved in viral entry and spread of coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-2 the virus that causes COVID19.

15 Jun 2020

What is a Glycoprotein?

Glycoproteins are molecules that comprise of protein and carbohydrate chains that are involved in many physiological functions including immunity.

15 Jun 2020

What is a Nasopharyngeal Swab?

In addition to being the standard testing method for COVID-19, the nasopharyngeal swab is also frequently used for the detection of various viruses.

12 Jun 2020

What are Spike Proteins?

One of the biological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 is the presence of spike proteins that allow these viruses to penetrate host cells and cause infection.

12 Jun 2020

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor vs. Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers are antihypertensive medicines used to treat high blood pressure.

12 Jun 2020

What are Angiotensin Receptor Blockers?

Angiotensin receptor blockers are antihypertensive medicines used to treat high blood pressure. These medicines act as vasodilators and reduce blood pressure.

12 Jun 2020

What is Seroconversion?

Seroconversion is the transition from the point of viral infection to when antibodies of the virus become present in the blood.

10 Jun 2020

What are Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors?

Cardiovascular illnesses, such as high blood pressure and heart problems, are often treated with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.

10 Jun 2020

What are Negative Pressure Rooms?

Negative pressure rooms, also called isolation rooms, are a type of hospital room that keeps patients with infectious illnesses away from other patients.

9 Jun 2020

What are Fomites?

A fomite refers to inanimate objects that can carry and spread disease and infectious agents. Fomites can also be called passive vectors.

9 Jun 2020

What is R0?

R0, or the basic reproduction number/rate, refers to the contagiousness and transmissibility of infectious pathogens.

8 Jun 2020

What is Case Fatality Rate (CFR)?

Case Fatality Rate (CFR) measures the severity of disease by defining the total number of deaths as a proportion of reported cases at a specific time.

8 Jun 2020

What Foods Should be Avoided After Teeth Whitening?

Teeth whitening is one of the most popular dental procedures, resulting in a brighter and healthier smile, which can boost self-confidence.

2 Jun 2020

What are the Dangers of Toothbrush Sharing?

Toothbrushes are a part of routine dental care that gets exposed to millions of bacteria, however, there can also be many dangers to sharing a toothbrush.

2 Jun 2020

Does Oral Bacteria Affect Colon Cancer?

The colon is a part of the digestive tract whose function is the absorption of water and nutrients from food. Colon cancer is a leading cause of mortality.

2 Jun 2020

Observing Opioid Addiction in Your Bones

Opioids are profoundly addictive and highly potent analgesics, producing a euphoric feeling, and this leads to individuals developing an addiction.

27 May 2020

What is Body Integrity Dysphoria?

Body integrity dysphoria is a psychiatric condition characterized by a persistent desire to acquire physical disability (e.g., amputation, paraplegia).

27 May 2020