infection genetics and evolution

I have been reading some interesting articles on HIV and genetics and wondered if anyone else who is more educated on the matter knew anymore (like whether they hold any water or not). Without going into much detail I have read firstly that their is a gene that makes a person resistant to malaria but more susceptible to HIV and is very common in people of African descent (or other global regions where malaria has been historically prevalent).

I guess the HCVirus would have to evolve into an HJVirus (for example) to meet my criteria of evolution. Human beings can and do adapt and change in many ways, without evolving into another species, particularly in times of difficulty. Without a succinct definition of what constitutes a HepC virion it is hard to define what would be an adaption/mutation as opposed to an evolution. The fact that some survive a course of drugs is not necessarily proof of evolution.

//vir.sgmjournals.org/content/85/11/3173.full It shows through the reverse engineering of genotypes how Man has coexisted with this virus for the last 100,000 years or so.

I didnt notice it and still really dont see it. But I went to another doctor and sure enough, it is enlarged and I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's. Like I said, Bloodwork came back values of FT3 3.51 pg/ml (normal range 2.2 - 5.5) FT4 0.94 ng/100ml (normal range 0.6 - 1.8) TSH 2.39 mU/l (normal range 0.4 - 2.5) TPO 199 U/ml (50 positive) Looking back now, I am tired and dont sleep well. But I work full time and have 3 small kids.

Indeed, their shared abilities to establish persistent infections in humans with high infectivity titres in blood and to cause only slowly progressive and largely asymptomatic infection are key factors in their ongoing transmission. This lack of phenotypic innovation over an extremely long period of divergent evolution demonstrates, perhaps, how the evolution of HCV is shaped and constrained entirely by its close adaptation to the particular ecological niche it inhabits, the human liver.

To be quite honest I wish they would run just one study following food types and publish the answers in a clear and understandable manner. With so many claims it is getting beyond confusing and virtually impossible to know which is valid. They should also bring out strict laws to stop diet clinics stating that their handful of participants feel better and calling this scientific research. I read a case where a patient did a triathlon after being on a strict fruit/veg diet. He felt much better.

cause surgeons are awesome), no one is going to do much good work in that area, so the infection can just grow back, and regular sinus irrigation doesn't usually get up there because of gravity. Do know that it's possible to get rid of a chronic infection like yours. I had one for 5 straight years, and I've managed to have clear sinuses for 5 years. Good luck.

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In a study I read long ago it was shown that if someone could identify a a time point where there was a strong possiblity of HCV infection and then treated within one month for 30 days the SVR rate was 100% regardless of genotype. Save for the healthcare professionals, penal system employees, and first responders there probably aren't too many who can pinpoint in real time when an HCV infection occurs so this window of oppty passes unknown for most of us with it.

I don't understand it. Why did evolution make this possible? It's killing me. Maybe I have an underlying cause.

not important nowadays, this is an old view and hbeag is not usefull anymore because hbsag quant is much better to follow evolution of infection hbeag is another antigen of hbv which suppresses immune system like hbsag.

The amount of ventricular dilation is consistent with hydrocephalus, although the cause is often difficult to determine prior to birth. Some causes of congenital hydrocephalus include infection, developmental abnormalities of the brain, genetic syndromes, and restrictions to the normal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow within the brain and/or spinal cord (this is not an exhaustive list).

I found out I had an STD starting w an H. Disgusting, i know. But it seems to still be getting worse and i am on valtrex. Plus i just found out than these types of things can cause a relapse. Can anyone help me w some info on this plz?

Makes everything a surprise because while there is a chance for one thing theres also chances for others. I have my fad has straight brown hair and bkue eyes and my mom has curly dark brown hair and hazel eyes. My sis has straight brown hair and blue eyes, my brother has curly brown with blue, and i have straight hair thats a big mix of colors with green eyes. Its crazy!

Im not sure what you mean by "brown" genetics. But dark eyes and hair is a dominate trait in both males and females. Light hair and blue eyes is recessive. If theres a chance he carries blue eyes/blonde hair in his genes there is a chance for your baby to have those traits.

Here i am disappointed and impatient with no baby and no sign of her coming yet, im not even dialated and due in 11 days. My mom and sisters went to their due dates or maybe a day or two over so thats what i am guessing will happen to me :( im learning to be patient and im glad my baby and i are healthy enough to go full term because some babies have to be taken early and stay in the nicu for a while.

I have a very weak immune system and am hoping he takes after his dad and not me. I know my mom and dad both have allergys and none of me and my 2 siblings inherited any of thier allergies.

My mom had 3 kids my sis and I were 4 weeks early and my little brother was 6 weeks early and I went 5 days past my due date soooooo no it's not genetics

I'm about 9 weeks pregnant and both my husband (on his mother side) and I (on my father's side) both have type two diabetes. Out of curiosity how high is the percentage of our child getting type two diabetes or any diabetes in general? Also is it possible for me to get diabetes during my pregnancy?

Know when and what age the first period started...and make notes of any abnormalties. Sometimes, if you see the signs early... you can stop the symtpoms in there track and focus on fixing the body.

After reading some your post of parents who has MS and now your child. I am concerned about my kids furture with MS. As for I know I am the only one in my family who has MS. Who here is the only one who has MS in your family and your kids still dont have or they have it as well even though you have no genectic trace of MS? I know the chances are higher if they are genetics run in the family. Make since? what do you think or know?

My husband has been diagnosed with MMN. We have 2 boys, ages 8 and 5, and I am trying to find out what the percentage risk factors my children have for this disease. The MD does not seem to want to answer the question. Any help? Thank you so much.

she had a hysterectomy. In that time she had she had me, and seven years later my brother. I know that my grandmother had to have a hysterectomy early too, but I don't know about miscarriages & can't ask her....So the only person alive or that i'm in contact with is my dad, and he's less than thrilled to talk to me about his ex wifes fertility issues. Is this going to happen to me, am I going to have problems and have miscarriage after miscarriage ?

My fiance is african american and im hispanic but with fair skin and dark brown hair and our 3 yr old son is light skinned like i am but looks exactly like his dad and has his hair. But see my fiances mom is very light skinned as well. It just depends. No way to tell.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

yes it does sound odd. The genes for producing the protein to make silk in spiders has been found and spliced into goats. The milk produced by the goats contains lots of the protein so the silk can be produced in large quantities. Why? well the silk is the strongest thing in nature or made by humans. It can be used to repair tendons for example. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. You can use online software and create your own dna.

I am not a doctor. The genetics is not a slam dunk. Some families have it strongly others do not. I had no one in my family history with it. Stomach issues are not usually MS. If she is concerned it is best to start with a Primary Care Doctor. He or she can do a basic neurological exam. If he or she thinks she needs to go to a neurologist he or she can make a referral. With out symptoms or signs few Doctors will order the extensive tests for MS.

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