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LicenseModel of adenovirus, made by Mrs. C.V. Waugh, 1974-1976
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Model of adenovirus, made by Mrs. C.V. Waugh, 1974-1976
The adenovirus was discovered in 1953. Since then a hundred types have been found, 47 of which affect humans. Adenoviruses are a type of virus that contains DNA and cause conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis and infections in the respiratory tract. This cardboard and plastic model shows type 5, which causes respiratory infections.
A body must fight off an adenovirus itself as antibiotics are ineffective. All adenoviruses are this shape, which is icosahedral or twenty sided. Adenoviruses are only visible using an electron microscope.
Details
- Category:
- Microbiology
- Object Number:
- 1981-2206
- Materials:
- cardboard, wood (unidentified), paper (fibre product), metal (unknown) and complete
- Measurements:
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overall: 550 mm x 560 mm x 560 mm, 0.704 kg
- type:
- model
- credit:
- John Innes Institute. Dept. of Ultrastru
