Viruses: The Deadly Enemy

Synopsis: Looks at viruses, viral diseases, the immune system’s response and vaccination. Covers: viral epidemics; shapes, structures and characteristics of viruses; methods of reproduction; how viruses cause disease; the human immune system’s response; antigens and antibodies; development of immunity; viruses that evade the immune system, e.g. ‘Herpes simplex’ 1; emergence of new deadly viruses including Ebola and HIV,; use of vaccines against polio and smallpox; problems caused by rapidly mutating viruses (influenza); role of viruses in causing cancer (DNA tumour viruses).
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 25 min.
Year of production: 1997
Availability: Sale; 2004 sale: £35.00 (+VAT inc. p&p)
Documentation: Accompanying teacher’s guide.
Uses: GCSE and introductory A-level students
Subjects: Medical sciences
Keywords: ebola virus; HIV; influenza; microbiology; viral infections; viruses

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