Avian influenza virus particles, TEM
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Avian influenza virus particles, TEM
Avian influenza virus particles. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a H5 strain of influenza virus type A. All five H5 strains (H5N1, H5N2, H5N3, H5N8 and H5N9) cause bird flu. The particles have an enveloped outer coat, called a capsid (red). The capsid contains haemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N) proteins, which allow the particles to enter the hosts cells and reproduce. The first bird flu (H5N1) outbreak was seen in Scottish chickens in 1959. The natural hosts of the virus are wild birds, which can pass the virus to other species, such as domestic birds, pigs, horses and humans
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of avian influenza virus particles. In this coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM), we are presented with a close-up view of a H5 strain of influenza virus type A. Known as bird flu, all five H5 strains (H5N1, H5N2, H5N3, H5N8 and H5N9) have the ability to cause devastating outbreaks among birds. The virus particles featured in this image possess an enveloped outer coat called a capsid, which is depicted in striking red hues. Within this capsid lie haemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N) proteins that play crucial roles in allowing these particles to invade host cells and replicate themselves. It is fascinating to note that the first recorded outbreak of bird flu occurred back in 1959 among Scottish chickens infected with the H5N1 strain. Wild birds serve as natural hosts for this virus and can transmit it to other species including domestic birds, pigs, horses, and even humans. Through its vibrant colours and detailed structure captured by the transmission electron microscope (TEM), this print not only offers insight into the biology of avian influenza but also serves as a reminder of how interconnected various species are within our ecosystem when it comes to infectious diseases like bird flu.
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