H5N3 influenza A virus particles, TEM
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H5N3 influenza A virus particles, TEM
H5N3 influenza A virus particles. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of the H5N3 strain of influenza virus type A. All five H5 strains (H5N1, H5N2, H5N3, H5N8 and H5N9) cause bird flu. The virus consists of ribonucleic acid (RNA), surrounded by a nucleocapsid (yellow) and a lipid envelope (orange). In the envelope are two types of protein spike, haemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N), which determine the strain of virus. This virus strain was responsible for the flu pandemic of 1968-1969, called Hong Kong flu, which infected an estimated 50 million people in the United States and killed 33, 000 of these
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This print showcases the H5N3 strain of influenza A virus particles, captured through a transmission electron microscope (TEM). The intricate details and vibrant colors highlight the complex nature of this pathogenic microbe. The image reveals the structure of the virus, consisting of ribonucleic acid (RNA) surrounded by a nucleocapsid in yellow and a lipid envelope in orange. Within the envelope, two types of protein spikes called haemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N) can be observed, which play a crucial role in determining the specific strain of the virus. Interestingly, all five H5 strains including H5N1, H5N2, H5N3, H5N8, and H5N9 are responsible for causing bird flu. This particular strain depicted here was responsible for the infamous Hong Kong flu pandemic that occurred between 1968-1969. It infected an estimated 50 million people in the United States alone and tragically claimed 33,000 lives. As we delve into this mesmerizing image filled with scientific significance from Science Photo Library's collection on microbiology and virology subjects; it serves as a reminder of both nature's complexity and our ongoing battle against infectious diseases.
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