Retrovirus

retro virus

1. Retroviruses

2. Presented By: Anam Ajmal Rudaba Nisar

3. Retroviruses They contain double stranded ,negative sense ,linear but non segmented RNA. They are I cosa hedral or sometime conical in shape. They are enveloped viruses. Contain DNA polymerase enzyme.

4. Retroviruses Its examples are: HIV virus Sarcoma virus

5. HIV Virus HIV virus causes the disease AIDS Which is a STD (sexually transmitted disease) disease

6. Transmission of HIV Sexual contacts Blood transfusion Contaminated needles

7. Preventions Safe sex HIV test before blood transfusion