Top 10 virus that will run you down

Viruses greatly affect our health and they are neither dead nor alive. Viruses can attack anyone and may cause to various health problems. Moreover, there are many different kind of viruses that cause particular health effects.

Let us look at the Top 10 virus that will run you down

Rhinovirus

This virus is responsible for common cold that affects the upper registry system in our body. This virus has been playing with our health for more than thousands years and plays a major role in disturbing the normal routine.

Varicella-zoster virus

This virus causes chicken pox which leads to arrival of lesions all over our body. This further causes skin irritation and intense itching in our body.

Influenza

This virus has been around us since thousand years that affect our daily schedule. This virus causes swine flu that greatly affects the health of many people and serious attack can lead to death.

Rotavirus

This is the most common type of virus found in young children and infants and causes severe diarrheal disease. According to a study, more than half million deaths were because of this rotavirus. However, vaccines are available that can prevent rotavirus attacking small children but the poor countries of the world find it difficult to afford it.

Hepatitis

This is one of the most common viruses found in the world. Hepatitis A and B can be prevented through vaccination. The other types of virus can be found depending on the area that we live or the food that we consume and its associated tools that we used.

Herpes

This is a sexually transmitted virus according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The type I and II are transmitted through contact with the lesion. Moreover, herpes infects our nerves and continues the cycle of infection in our body. It can be mild or severe and can last for two days or even for two weeks.

Yellow Fever

Generally found in tropic areas of the globe, yellow fever is affected from mosquitoes. Yellow fever can further give rise to severe jaundice which may even lead to death. However, vaccines are available to prevent yellow fever but once you are attacked there is no treatment for it.

Human Papillomavirus

This is yet another virus that is transmitted sexually. This virus can be spread via anal, oral, or vaginal sex. It closely affects the genital warts but also gives rise to cervical cancer.

Encephalitis

This causes swelling around the brain and is transmitted by mosquitoes. This virus leads to mild fever and headache and can be prevented through proper vaccination. In rare cases, this virus causes frequent fever, stiff neck, and lead to death.

HIV/AIDS

This virus has been around for several years and has been greatly affecting the human being which even causes death. Moreover, it is a highly transmissible virus and affects our cells. Besides, it can be easily transmitted from one person to another and therefore producing a vaccine for it can be difficult.