Industrial centrifuges separate or purify large quantities of materials using centrifugal force. They spin samples at high speeds to separate components based on density, size, or shape. There are three main types - decanter, filter, and sedimentation centrifuges. Decanter centrifuges continuously separate solids from liquids or two immiscible liquids. Filter centrifuges retain particulates while allowing liquid to pass through. Sedimentation centrifuges accumulate solids around the bowl wall while liquid exits through an output passage. Industrial centrifuges are used across industries such as fuel processing, water treatment, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, mining, and food/dairy processing.
Flotation is a separation technique used in downstream processing to purify minerals from an ore mixture. It works by selectively attaching air bubbles to the surfaces of desired minerals using chemicals, causing them to float to the top while heavier unwanted minerals remain suspended below. The process involves conditioning the ore, feeding it into a flotation cell with aeration, and collecting the froth containing concentrated valuable minerals separated from waste material. Flotation offers high selectivity, scalability, and recovery rates but requires optimization and incurs costs associated with reagents and froth handling.
This document discusses downstream processing techniques used in biopharmaceutical industries. It describes downstream processing as purifying and concentrating target products from biological mixtures after fermentation or cell culture. The key steps include cell harvesting, disruption, clarification, purification using techniques like chromatography, concentration, and formulation. Filtration is commonly used for clarification, pre-purification, and polishing. Specific filtration techniques discussed include surface filtration, depth filtration, centrifugal filtration, and rotating drum vacuum filtration.
Pox viruses can be diagnosed clinically or through laboratory tests. Common symptoms include fever, characteristic raised skin lesions that progress to fluid-filled blisters and pus-filled pustules usually appearing on the face and extremities. Swollen lymph nodes and general symptoms like muscle aches and fatigue may also be present. Travel history and animal contact can provide clues to the specific virus. Polymerase chain reaction testing of lesions or body fluids is the most sensitive method to detect poxvirus DNA. Virus isolation grows the virus for identification but takes longer. Electron microscopy can visualize virus particles less sensitively than PCR.
Parvoviruses are a diverse group of small DNA viruses that infect humans and animals. They include canine parvovirus which infects dogs and causes parvo, feline panleukopenia virus which infects cats, B19 parvovirus which causes fifth disease in humans, and rodent parvoviruses which infect rodents. Parvoviruses are categorized as either autonomous, which can replicate independently, or dependoviruses which require coinfection with another virus like adenovirus.
1. Parvovirus B19 causes a range of clinical manifestations from asymptomatic infection to transient erythroblastopenia or aplastic crisis depending on the host's immune status and underlying medical conditions.
2. The virus binds to the P blood group antigen receptor on erythroid progenitor cells and causes their lysis, resulting in transient red cell aplasia. This causes a temporary anemia in healthy individuals but can cause a severe aplastic crisis in those with hemolytic anemia.
3. Diagnosis involves detecting B19 viral DNA by PCR or antibodies such as IgM, which indicates a current infection, and IgG which persists for life after infection and confers immunity.
Arboviruses are a group of viruses transmitted by arthropods like mosquitoes and ticks. They cause a wide range of diseases from mild fevers to serious encephalitis. There are three main families of arboviruses: Flaviviridae which includes yellow fever, dengue, Zika, and West Nile viruses; Togaviridae which includes chikungunya and equine encephalitis viruses; and Bunyaviridae which includes Rift Valley fever and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Arboviruses are transmitted via arthropod bites and their transmission can be seasonal depending on climate and vector life cycles. Prevention includes avoiding bites, vaccination, and vector control.
Coronaviruses are enveloped viruses with distinctive spike proteins that give them a crown-like appearance. They can infect humans and animals, causing respiratory and gastrointestinal illness. SARS-CoV-2 is the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. It spreads efficiently between people and has caused a global pandemic. COVID-19 symptoms range from mild to severe, and complications can include pneumonia, respiratory failure, blood clots, and organ damage. Diagnosis involves molecular tests, antigen tests, imaging, and clinical evaluation.
Rhabdoviruses are enveloped viruses with bullet-shaped particles that contain single-stranded RNA. They replicate by entering host cells and using their RNA polymerase to transcribe and replicate their genome. New virus particles then bud from the host cell. Rhabdoviruses can infect many species and are transmitted by arthropods or bites. Rabies virus causes fatal neurological disease in humans and other mammals by traveling along nerves to the brain. It evades immunity and commonly causes fear of water, paralysis, and death from respiratory failure. Diagnosis involves clinical evaluation, exposure history, and fluorescent antibody or PCR testing of brain or saliva samples.
The rubella virus causes German measles and belongs to the Togaviridae family. It is a small, enveloped RNA virus that is highly contagious and spreads through respiratory droplets. Rubella infection typically causes a mild illness in children and adults characterized by fever, rash, and lymphadenopathy. However, infection during pregnancy can lead to congenital rubella syndrome in the fetus, resulting in birth defects. Rubella is diagnosed through clinical evaluation, patient history, and serological tests. It can be prevented through vaccination with the MMR or MMRV vaccines.
A nosocomial infection, also known as a healthcare-associated infection, is an infection acquired by a patient during their stay in a healthcare facility like a hospital or nursing home, rather than being present or incubating upon admission. These infections can affect various parts of the body and be caused by a variety of microorganisms. They are transmitted through direct contact or airborne routes and pose increased risks of health complications, prolonged hospitalization, and mortality for patients. Preventing nosocomial infections requires rigorous infection control measures in healthcare settings.
The Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC) is responsible for preventing and managing infections within healthcare facilities. The HICC is composed of healthcare professionals from various disciplines who work together to develop infection control policies, educate staff, monitor infections, and ensure regulatory compliance. Key duties of the HICC include creating protocols for hand hygiene, outbreak management, and antimicrobial stewardship programs to safeguard patients, workers, and visitors from healthcare-associated infections.
Antiviral agents work by interfering with different stages of the viral lifecycle such as attachment, entry, replication, and release. There are several classes of antiviral drugs that target specific viral processes including entry inhibitors, nucleoside/nucleotide analogues, protease inhibitors, polymerase inhibitors, and neuraminidase inhibitors. While antiviral drugs aim to disrupt viral replication selectively, they can cause side effects like gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, headaches, and liver/kidney problems. Viruses may also develop resistance to antiviral medications over time through genetic mutations.
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Comparison of RNA Viruses. docx
1. Comparison of RNA Virus
Virus Viral
Structur
e
Envelope
d
Envelope
Structur
e
Size (nm) Genome
Size (kb)
Genome
Structur
e
Genome
Organiza
tion
Orthomy
xovirus
Spherical Yes Lipid
bilayer
with
hemagglu
tinin and
neuramin
idase
proteins
80-120 13-18 Segmente
d (8
single-
stranded
(-) RNA
segments
)
Each
segment
codes for
a separate
protein
Paramyx
ovirus
Pleomorp
hic
Yes Lipid
bilayer
with
fusion (F)
and
attachme
nt (HN)
proteins
150-300 15-19 Single-
stranded
(-) RNA,
non-
segmente
d
Linear
order of
genes
Rubella
Virus
Spherical Yes Lipid
bilayer
with
hemagglu
tinin-
neuramin
idase
(E2)
proteins
50-70 13 Single-
stranded
(-) RNA,
non-
segmente
d
Linear
order of
genes
Arboviru
s
Spherical Yes Lipid
bilayer
with
specific
40-70 10-12 Single-
stranded
(+) RNA,
non-
Linear
order of
genes
2. glycoprot
eins
dependin
g on the
virus
(e.g.,
Flaviviru
s E
envelope
protein)
segmente
d
Rhabdov
irus
Bullet-
shaped
Yes Lipid
bilayer
with
single
glycoprot
ein spike
(G
protein)
70-180 13-15 Single-
stranded
(-) RNA,
non-
segmente
d
Linear
order of
genes
Hantavir
us
Spherical Yes Lipid
bilayer
with
specific
glycoprot
eins for
cell
attachme
nt and
fusion
(G1, G2
proteins)
80-120 34-36 Tripartite
single-
stranded
(-) RNA
L
segment -
RNA-
dependen
t RNA
polymera
se, S
segment -
nucleoca
psid
protein,
M
segment -
envelope
glycoprot
eins
Picornav
irus
Icosahedr
al
No N/A 25-30 7-8 Single-
stranded
(+) RNA,
non-
Polycistr
onic
RNA
with
3. segmente
d
internal
ribosome
entry
sites
(IRES)
Coronavi
rus
Pleomorp
hic
Yes Lipid
bilayer
with
spike (S)
protein
for
receptor
binding
and
fusion
120-160 27-32 Single-
stranded
(+) RNA,
non-
segmente
d
5' and 3'
untranslat
ed
regions
(UTRs)
flanking
genes
HIV Icosahedr
al
Yes Lipid
bilayer
with
envelope
(Env)
protein
trimers
containin
g gp120
and gp41
subunits
100-120 9.7 Single-
stranded
(+) RNA,
dimeric
(2
identical
copies)
5' and 3'
LTRs
flanking
gag, pol,
env, rev,
tat, nef
genes
Hepatitis
Virus
Spherical Yes Lipid
bilayer
with
specific
envelope
proteins
dependin
g on the
virus
(e.g.,
Hepatitis
30-40 3.5-4.2 Single-
stranded
(+) RNA,
non-
segmente
d
Circular
4. B surface
antigen)
Comparison of Replication Stages for RNA Viruses:
Here's a breakdown of the key replication stages for the RNA viruses you requested:
Virus Entry Uncoatin
g
Genome
replicati
on
Transcri
ption
Translati
on
Assembl
y
Release
Orthomy
xovirus
Sialic
acid
receptor-
mediated
endocyto
sis
Fusion
with
endosom
al
membran
e
Transcrip
tion and
replicatio
n in
nucleus
mRNA
capped
and
polyaden
ylated
Nuclear
and
cytoplas
mic
translatio
n
Budding
from
Golgi
apparatus
Envelope
acquisitio
n
Paramyx
ovirus
Sialic
acid
receptor-
mediated
endocyto
sis
Fusion
with
endosom
al
membran
e
Transcrip
tion and
replicatio
n in
cytoplas
m
mRNA
capped
and
polyaden
ylated
Cytoplas
mic
translatio
n
Budding
from
Golgi
apparatus
Envelope
acquisitio
n
Rubella
Virus
Heparan
sulfate
receptor-
mediated
endocyto
sis
Fusion
with
endosom
al
membran
e
Replicati
on in
cytoplas
m
mRNA
capped
and
polyaden
ylated
Cytoplas
mic
translatio
n
Budding
from
Golgi
apparatus
Envelope
acquisitio
n
6. and
corecepto
r binding,
fusion
with
plasma
membran
e
cytoplas
m
ion into
DNA,
integratio
n into
host
genome
host RNA
polymera
se II
host
ribosome
s
cytoplas
m
plasma
membran
e
Hepatitis
Virus
(Hepatiti
s C)
Receptor-
mediated
endocyto
sis
Uncoatin
g in
cytoplas
m
Replicati
on in
cytoplas
m
Internal
ribosome
entry
sites
(IRES)
for
translatio
n
Cytoplas
mic
translatio
n
Assembly
in
endoplas
mic
reticulum
(ER)
Envelope
acquisitio
n from
ER
Comparison of Replication Stages for RNA Viruses with
Attachment Mechanism:
Virus Attach
ment
Mechan
ism
Entry Uncoati
ng
Genom
e
replicat
ion
Transcr
iption
Transla
tion
Assemb
ly
Release
Orthom
yxovirus
Sialic
acid
receptor
(hemagg
lutinin
protein)
Endocyt
osis
Fusion
with
endoso
mal
membra
ne
Transcri
ption
and
replicati
on in
nucleus
mRNA
capped
and
polyade
nylated
Nuclear
and
cytoplas
mic
translati
on
Budding
from
Golgi
apparatu
s
Envelop
e
acquisiti
on
9. or
CCR5)
Hepatiti
s Virus
(Hepati
tis C)
Specific
cell
surface
receptor
s (e.g.,
scaveng
er
receptor
class B
1)
Endocyt
osis
Uncoati
ng in
cytoplas
m
Replicat
ion in
cytoplas
m
IRES
for
translati
on
Cytopla
smic
translati
on
Assembl
y in ER
Envelop
e
acquisiti
on from
ER and
Golgi
Comparison of Epidemiology of RNA Viruses:
Virus Reservoir Transmissi
on
Geographi
c
Distributio
n
Clinical
Disease
Seasonalit
y
Notable
Examples
Orthomyx
ovirus
(Influenza
virus)
Birds,
humans
Respiratory
droplets,
aerosols
Worldwide Influenza
(flu),
ranging
from mild
to severe
respiratory
illness
Winter
(temperate
regions)
Influenza
A, B, and
C
Paramyxo
virus
(Measles,
mumps,
parainflue
nza virus)
Humans Respiratory
droplets
Worldwide Measles
(highly
contagious,
can lead to
pneumonia,
encephaliti
s), mumps
(parotid
Spring
(measles),
year-round
(mumps,
parainfluen
za)
Measles
virus,
Mumps
virus,
Parainfluen
za viruses
1-4
10. gland
swelling),
parainfluen
za
(respiratory
illness,
common in
children)
Rubella
Virus
Humans Respiratory
droplets
Worldwide Rubella
(mild rash,
can cause
birth
defects if
contracted
during
pregnancy)
Spring Rubella
virus
Arbovirus
(Dengue,
Zika, West
Nile virus)
Mosquitoes
, other
arthropods
Mosquito
bite
Tropical
and
subtropical
regions
Dengue
fever (flu-
like illness,
can
progress to
severe
forms),
Zika virus
(linked to
birth
defects),
West Nile
virus
(encephaliti
s)
Varies
depending
on the virus
Dengue
virus, Zika
virus, West
Nile virus
Rhabdovir
us (Rabies
virus)
Bats,
carnivores
Saliva
through
bites
Worldwide Rabies
(fatal
neurologica
l disease)
Year-round Rabies
virus
11. Hantaviru
s
(Hantavir
us
pulmonary
syndrome)
Rodents Inhalation
of
aerosolized
rodent
excreta
Worldwide Hantavirus
pulmonary
syndrome
(severe
respiratory
illness)
Year-round Hantavirus
Sin
Nombre
(Americas)
, Hantaan
virus
(Asia)
Picornavir
us
(Poliovirus
,
enteroviru
s,
rhinovirus
)
Humans Fecal-oral
route,
respiratory
droplets
Worldwide Polio
(paralytic
disease),
enterovirus
infections
(hand, foot
and mouth
disease,
conjunctivi
tis),
rhinovirus
infections
(common
cold)
Varies
depending
on the virus
Poliovirus,
Enterovirus
71,
Rhinovirus
Coronavir
us (SARS-
CoV-2,
MERS-
CoV)
Bats,
humans
(for SARS-
CoV-2)
Respiratory
droplets,
aerosols
Worldwide COVID-19
(respiratory
illness, can
range from
mild to
severe),
Middle
East
respiratory
syndrome
(MERS)
Year-round SARS-
CoV-2,
MERS-
CoV
HIV Humans Bodily
fluids
(blood,
semen,
Worldwide HIV
infection,
AIDS
(acquired
immunodef
Year-round HIV-1,
HIV-2
12. vaginal
fluids)
iciency
syndrome)
Hepatitis
Virus
(Hepatitis
A, B, C)
Humans
(Hepatitis
A), humans
(Hepatitis
B), humans
(Hepatitis
C)
Fecal-oral
route
(Hepatitis
A), blood
and bodily
fluids
(Hepatitis
B), blood
and bodily
fluids
(Hepatitis
C)
Worldwide
(Hepatitis
A, B),
predomina
ntly
developing
countries
(Hepatitis
C)
Hepatitis
(inflammati
on of the
liver), can
lead to
cirrhosis
and liver
cancer
Year-round Hepatitis A
virus,
Hepatitis B
virus,
Hepatitis C
virus
Comparison of Diagnosis Methods for RNA Viruses:
Virus Symptoms Common Diagnostic
Tests
Additional Tests
Orthomyxovirus
(Influenza virus)
Fever, cough, sore
throat, muscle aches,
runny nose
Rapid influenza
diagnostic test
(RIDT): Detects viral
antigens directly from
respiratory secretions.
Viral culture:
Confirms specific
influenza strain, may
take longer.
Paramyxovirus
(Measles, mumps,
parainfluenza virus)
Measles: Fever, rash,
cough, conjunctivitis;
Mumps: Swollen
parotid glands, fever;
Parainfluenza:
Respiratory
symptoms
IgM antibody
test:Detects recent
infection by
identifying IgM
antibodies.
IgG antibody test:
Detects past infection
by identifying IgG
antibodies. Viral
culture (measles,
mumps) or PCR
(parainfluenza) for
confirmation.
13. Rubella Virus Mild rash, fever,
swollen lymph nodes
IgM antibody
test:Detects recent
infection.
IgG antibody test:
Detects past infection.
PCR may be used for
confirmation in
specific cases.
Arbovirus (Dengue,
Zika, West Nile
virus)
Varies depending on
the virus (fever,
headache, rash,
muscle aches, etc.)
IgM antibody
test:Detects recent
infection.
PCR test: Detects
viral RNA for rapid
diagnosis and specific
strain identification.
Viral culture can
confirm infection but
takes longer.
Rhabdovirus
(Rabies virus)
Flu-like symptoms
progressing to
neurological decline
Fluorescent
antibody test
(FAT):Detects viral
antigen in brain tissue
or saliva (post-
mortem).
PCR test: Detects
viral RNA in saliva or
cerebrospinal fluid.
Hantavirus
(Hantavirus
pulmonary
syndrome)
Fever, muscle aches,
fatigue, followed by
severe respiratory
distress
Enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assay
(ELISA):Detects
IgM antibodies for
recent infection.
PCR test: Detects
viral RNA for rapid
diagnosis. Serological
tests can confirm past
infection later.
Picornavirus
(Poliovirus,
enterovirus,
rhinovirus)
Varies depending on
the virus (fever,
respiratory
symptoms, rash, etc.)
Viral culture:Isolates
and identifies specific
virus.
PCR test: Detects
viral RNA for rapid
diagnosis of some
viruses (e.g.,
enterovirus 71).
Serological tests may
be used for specific
viruses (e.g.,
poliovirus).
14. Coronavirus (SARS-
CoV-2, MERS-CoV)
Varies depending on
the virus (fever,
cough, fatigue, etc.)
PCR test: Detects
viral RNA from
respiratory secretions
for rapid diagnosis.
Antibody tests: IgM
and IgG tests can
detect recent and past
infection, but timing
is crucial for
interpretation.
HIV Initially flu-like
symptoms,
progressing to
chronic immune
suppression
Rapid HIV
tests:Detect HIV
antibodies or antigens
for quick screening.
Confirmatory HIV
tests: ELISA and
Western blot to
confirm HIV
infection and
differentiate between
HIV-1 and HIV-2.
Hepatitis Virus
(Hepatitis A, B, C)
Varies depending on
the virus (fatigue,
nausea, jaundice, etc.)
Liver function
tests:Assess liver
damage.
Serological tests:
Detect viral antigens
or antibodies for
specific viruses
(Hepatitis A
IgM/IgG, Hepatitis B
surface
antigen/antibody,
Hepatitis C antibody).
Viral load testing for
Hepatitis B and C to
monitor infection and
treatment response.
Comparison of Prevention and Treatment for RNA Viruses:
Virus Prevention Treatment
Orthomyxovirus (Influenza
virus)
Vaccination: Annual
influenza vaccine
Antiviral medications:
Oseltamivir, zanamivir, etc.,
can shorten illness duration
15. recommended for most
people.
and severity if taken early.
Supportive care (rest, fluids)
is crucial.
Paramyxovirus (Measles,
mumps, parainfluenza
virus)
Vaccination: MMR vaccine
protects against all three
viruses.
Measles: Supportive care.
Mumps: Supportive care,
antiviral medications may be
used in some cases.
Parainfluenza: No specific
treatment, supportive care is
key.
Rubella Virus Vaccination: MMR vaccine
protects against measles,
mumps, and rubella.
No specific treatment:
Supportive care (rest, fluids)
is recommended.
Arbovirus (Dengue, Zika,
West Nile virus)
Mosquito bite prevention:
Use insect repellent, wear
long sleeves and pants, use
mosquito nets.
Vaccination:Available for
some arboviruses (e.g.,
yellow fever, Japanese
encephalitis).
No specific treatment:
Supportive care (rest, fluids,
pain management) is crucial.
Antiviral medications may be
used for some viruses (e.g.,
dengue).
Rhabdovirus (Rabies virus) Vaccination: Pre-exposure
prophylaxis (PrEP) for high-
risk individuals, post-
exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
for anyone potentially
exposed.
No specific treatment: Once
symptoms develop, rabies is
almost always fatal. PEP is
critical to prevent
progression.
Hantavirus (Hantavirus
pulmonary syndrome)
Rodent control measures:
Avoid contact with rodents
and their droppings.
Supportive care: Oxygen
therapy, mechanical
ventilation, and other
measures to manage
respiratory failure. No
16. specific antiviral treatment
available.
Picornavirus (Poliovirus,
enterovirus, rhinovirus)
Vaccination: Polio vaccine
protects against poliovirus.
No vaccines for most
enteroviruses or rhinoviruses.
Polio: Supportive care,
physical therapy may be
needed for paralysis.
Enterovirus: Supportive
care, antiviral medications
may be used for some viruses
(e.g., enterovirus 71).
Rhinovirus: No specific
treatment, supportive care is
recommended.
Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2,
MERS-CoV)
Vaccination: Several
COVID-19 vaccines are
available, offering varying
degrees of protection against
severe illness and
hospitalization. No vaccine
for MERS-CoV.
SARS-CoV-2: Antiviral
medications, corticosteroids,
oxygen therapy, and other
supportive measures
depending on the severity of
illness. No specific cure
exists. MERS-CoV:
Supportive care is the
mainstay of treatment, with
limited evidence for specific
antiviral benefits.
HIV Safer sex practices: Use
condoms consistently and
correctly. Pre-exposure
prophylaxis (PrEP):
Antiviral medication can
significantly reduce HIV
acquisition risk.
Antiretroviral therapy
(ART): Combination of
medications that suppress
HIV replication, allowing the
immune system to recover
and preventing transmission.
Early initiation and adherence
are crucial.
Hepatitis Virus (Hepatitis
A, B, C)
Hepatitis A:
Vaccination:Recommended
for most people. Hepatitis B:
Vaccination: Highly
effective in preventing
Hepatitis A: Supportive care
(rest, fluids). Hepatitis B: No
specific treatment for acute
infection, but chronic
infection may require
17. infection. Hepatitis C: No
vaccine available.
antiviral medications.
Hepatitis C: Antiviral
medications can cure most
chronic infections.