Key Purpose: The purpose of the article is to show the new and potentially dangerous virus
Key Ideas:
- A deadly virus has been discovered and is a threat because it can spread to other parts of the world
- Cryptococcus Gattii is the pathogen responsible for the virus and kills 25% of those infected
- The virus travels through airborne spores: this is dangerous because it can easily spread
- The virus is most dangerous when exposed to someone with a weakened immune system, someone with HIV or AIDS
- When the spores are inhaled, they are lodged in the lungs and in the respiratory system
- Symptoms are chest pain, coughing, and trouble breathing
- C. Gattii is a fungus associated with bird poop
- All people are able to contract this virus
- The virus is not contagious from human to human contract but a mutation might cause this to become a problem
- Scientists are monitoring the fungus and trying to keep it contained
Key Conclusion:
This article that discussed a very specific virus can be adapted to fit all types of viruses. Any virus no matter small can become very dangerous through mutations. If a mutation were to happen with this virus and cause it to increase the ferocity of the virus and would also make it easier transmit to other people, the virus would be even more dangerous than the avian flu. Right now most of the information about this virus is unknown, but I think that this virus may become more serious in the future. After several years I think that this virus will become deadly and affect many peoples lives.
Fraudsters, Stung By. "'Highly Virulent' Strain of Killer Fungus Found in Oregon - AOL News." Top News and Analysis From AOL News. Web. 27 Apr. 2010..
Fraudsters, Stung By. "'Highly Virulent' Strain of Killer Fungus Found in Oregon - AOL News." Top News and Analysis From AOL News. Web. 27 Apr. 2010.
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