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People are saying that the coronavirus is “as dangerous as a normal flu”. But this is not true. We are dealing with a virus that is much more contagious and also much more dangerous. In this video we draw comparisons…
In this video, you will learn about the symptoms associated with COVID-19. They are quite a bit different from a regular cold. The disease seems to start with a fever, followed by a dry cough. Around 80% of confirmed cases…
In this video, you will learn about the basic principle used in combating epidemics called herd immunity. Having susceptible individuals protected as a result of a significant proportion of the population (or the herd) being immune, allows for infectious disease…
What is the adaptive immune system? The adaptive immune system has specialized cells that work together to identify, neutralize, and remember invading germs. Unlike the non-specific response of the innate immune system, the adaptive immune system provides a targeted defense.…
“Like a lock and key” — this is the description of how viruses can get into our cells. Viruses use special proteins on their surface to enter cells. They do this because they need our cells to reproduce. But viruses…