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Pharm D- Clinical Pharmacy Program Third Level Parasitology and virology (PM503)

process that results in the acquisition of the viral phospholipid envelope. These types

of virus do not usually kill the infected cell and are termed cytopathic viruses.

Symptoms of viral diseases:

Symptoms of viral diseases vary depending on the specific type of virus causing

infection, the area of the body that is infected, the age and health history of the patient,

and other factors. The symptoms of viral diseases can affect almost any area of the

body or body system. Symptoms of viral diseases can include: Flu-like symptoms

(fatigue, fever, sore throat, headache, cough, aches and pains), Gastrointestinal

disturbance (diarrhea, nausea and vomiting), Irritability, Malaise, Rash, Sneezing,

Stuffy nose, nasal congestion, runny nose, or postnasal drip, Swollen lymph nodes,

Swollen tonsils.

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition. In some cases,

viral diseases can result in serious complications, such as dehydration or pneumonia,

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