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Demystifying Medicine Podcast Measles Virus Edition

This podcast features an interview with Dr. Caitlyn Mullarkey, a distinguished member of McMaster’s department of Biochemistry and Biomedical sciences, and dives into the pathogenesis, transmission and epidemiology of Measles virus.

Measles virus is one of the world’s most notorious pathogens. This podcast features an interview with Dr. Caitlyn Mullarkey, a distinguished member of McMaster’s department of Biochemistry and Biomedical sciences, and dives into the pathogenesis, transmission and epidemiology of Measles virus. The discussion touches on both intricate viral pathophysiology and broad global health implications.

To see the full uncut audio version of our podcast, please check out Demystifying Medicine on Soundcloud.

Glossary:

  • RNA – nucleic acid present in all living cells and many viruses; involved in protein synthesis and sometimes in the transmission of genetic information. Also called ribonucleic acid [1].
  • Negative single-stranded RNA virus – A type of virus with genomes that are single stranded, negative sense, and made from RNA [2].
  • Epithelium – Type of cell that lines the surface of the body (i.e., respiratory tract) [3]
  • Encephalitis – Inflammation of brain tissues caused by viral infection [4]

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