Diseases Caused by Viruses

Micro-organisms are all around us. We cannot see them, but they have the ability to alter our lives and bring them to a standstill. If you've ever seen a virus (and there is little to no possibility of that), you will definitely be amazed at how a speck of almost nothing is responsible for so many diseases and disorders, not only in humans, but also in plants, animals and even bacteria (don't they belong to the micro-organism family too?). The peculiar characteristic of viruses, is that they multiply only in living organisms. That is one of the primary reasons why they are present almost everywhere. Most of the infectious diseases are caused by viruses, or a combination of viruses and bacteria. Many of them are curable, but some are really dangerous, and can prove to be fatal too. Hence, it is important to know about these diseases and take the necessary precautions against them. Small and simple habits can make a big difference and can help you prevent an onslaught of conditions that can leave you weak and listless. Let us take a look at extensive lists of diseases that viruses can cause in almost any living organism.

Diseases Caused by Viruses in Humans

Let us begin with humans first. Here is a list of the diseases that viruses cause in the human body. Only proper hygiene and care can help prevent these diseases. While some of them are easily preventable and curable, some can prove to be fatal if not diagnosed and treated on time. Hence, a viral infection must never be taken lightly.

SARS by the Coronavirus Avian or Bird Flu Swine Flu Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Infectious Mononucleosis Coxsackie Virus A Infection Human Papillomavirus Coxsackie B Virus Infection Noroviral Gastroenteritis Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections (children) Parainfluenza Virus Infections Human Parvovirus Infection HTLV-I,II,III Infections Warts Kawasaki Disease NANB Hepatitis Viral Fevers Slow Virus Disease Arboviral Encephalitis Bronchiolitis Argentine Hemorrhagic Fever BK Virus Infection Bolivian Hemorrhagic Fever Calicivirus Infection Colorado Tick Fever Mayaro Virus Disease Enterovirus Infection Bornholm Disease Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever Lábrea Fever Venezuelan Hemorrhagic Fever West Nile Fever Human Bocavirus Infection Chikungunya Zika Fever Human Metapneumovirus Infections (respiratory) Chickenpox

Common Cold caused by Rhinovirus Dengue Diarrhea caused by Astrovirus HIV-AIDS Influenza Measles (Rubella) Mumps Poliomyelitis Rabies Smallpox Viral Encephalitis Hepatitis A caused by Hepatovirus Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Hepatitis D Hepatitis E Brazilian Hemorrhagic Fever Flat Warts Erythema Infectiosum Genital Warts Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease Genital Herpes Simplex Virus Herpes (Orofacial) Herpes (Sacral) Measles (Rubeola) Herpetic Whitlow Molluscum Contagiosum (pediatric) Plantar Wart Roseola Shingles Sinus Headache Viral Exanthem Common Warts Yellow Fever Zoster Adenovirus Infection Cervical Cancer Rotavirus Infection (mostly diarrhea among children)

Diseases Caused by Viruses in Animals

Now, let us move on to our four legged friends, who are not spared by these viruses either. Here's a list of some of the diseases that are caused in animals, due to viruses. Many of these viral diseases can be transferred from animals kept as pets, livestock or cattle, to humans around them. Hence, it is important to keep the animals in clean and hygienic conditions.

Feline Herpesvirus Infections Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis Rinderpest Foot and Mouth Disease Viral Conjunctivitis Equine Infectious Anemia Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Porcine Circovirus Infection Classical Swine Fever Equine Arteritis Simian Hemorrhagic Fever African Swine Fever Tick Borne-Encephalitis Borna Disease Cowpox Monkeypox Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus Turkeypox Myxomatosis Menangle Virus Disease Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Henipavirus Disease

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Bovine Viral Diarrhea Bluetongue Feline Calicivirus Infection H1N1 Influenza Bovine Herpesvirus West Nile Virus Infection Feline Retrovirus Infection Canine Distemper Equine Herpes (Virus Type 1) Feline Leukemia Virus Infection Rabies Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Infectious Salmon Anmeia Hantavirus Infection Equine Viral Arteritis Canine Parvovirus Infection Canine Hepatitis (caused by Adenovirus type 1) Canine Parainfluenza Virus Infection Feline Panlekopenia Feline Rhinotracheitis Feline Infectious Peritonitis Feline Coronavirus Infection

List of Diseases Caused by Viruses in Plants

After animals, let us now see some of the viral diseases that affect plants. Most of these diseases ruin the plants and crops that they affect. There's no real way to protect the plants from them, other than keeping them clean and well nourished all the time. Most of these diseases attack the plant from within and spread rapidly. Hence, the plant has little or no life after it is affected.

Tobacco Mosaic Virus Disease Bud Blight Rose Mosaic Virus Disease Peony Ring Spot Cauliflower Mosaic Virus Disease Bean Common Mosaic Virus Disease Tomato Spotted Wilt Cankers Yellow Mosaic Virus Lettuce Mosaic Virus Disease Tomato Bushy Stunt Psorosis A Fanleaf Disease

Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Disease Alfalfa Mosaic Virus Disease Bean Yellow Mosaic Virus Disease Tobacco Etch Virus Infection Peanut Stunt Virus Disease Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus Disease Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus Disease Necrotic Spots Chrysanthemum-Stunt Virus Disease Wound Tumor Virus Pea Enation Mosaic Virus Disease Quirking Virus Disease (on Datura) Sugarcane Mosaic Virus Disease

That was a huge list of the different infectious diseases caused by viruses in humans, animals and even plants. They can be very deadly at times. A large number of people have fallen prey to viral diseases and lost their lives to them too. So follow stay clean and eat healthy food to build up a healthy immune system, and have a life free from diseases!