Now that the first-ever documented case of the Ebola virus has been recorded in the U.S., Americans are understandably beginning to panic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention assured the public that there is no need for concern as the incident has been immediately isolated. While the deadly Ebola is all the rage of the moment, it is best to stay educated all across the board.
While skipping the world renown HIV, we’ve compiled a list of ten incurable viruses that should also be aware of. What you don’t know can hurt you, after all.
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Marburg Virus
Ebola’s first cousin has the ability to produce the same type of hemorrhagic fever, with deadly results.
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Herpes Simplex Virus 1
No, not the heebie jeebies STD. The virus that causes canker sores has yet to have a cure developed.
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Orthomyxoviruses
The countless viruses that generate “the flu” are treatable but there still hasn’t been a proven way to eradicate it from the earth. Hence the reason you get a different strain in your flu shot annually.
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HPV
Although most Human papillomavirus cases don’t lead to disease, it is a prime cause for cervical cancer in women. It is also highly communicable between sexual partners.
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Colorado Tick Fever Virus
The actual virus itself isn’t curable but the sickly symptoms it morphs into are. Your best line of defense is prompt removal of the tick once bitten and wearing long clothing in areas known to be populated with them.
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Henipavirus
The genus responsible for the Cedar, Hendra and Nipah viruses is said have a fatality rate of around 50 [ercent in humans but it’s largely prevalent in animals such as pigs and bats.
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VZV
Contrary to common belief, the virus that causes chickenpox never leaves the body and has the potential to develop into shingles later in life.
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West Nile Virus
The bad news is there is no effective treatment for the mosquito-borne virus. The good news is 70-80% of humans affected do not develop symptoms thanks to their overall good health.
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HAV
Like its counterparts, Hepatitis A is preventable by vaccine, but the virus itself has no known cure. Transmission is common in food prepared by an infected (and unclean) indvidiual.
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Rhinoviruses
It behooves you to take care of yourself and not ignore those sniffles. Although is not likely given the nutrition education in this country, the common cold can be deadly if left untreated.
