What is the relationship between Classical Swine Fever Virus and Zika Virus in Brazil? Both cviruses are from the Flaviviridae family.

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"ABSTRACT Classical swine fever (CSF) is a highly contagious viral disease of Suidae animals, caused by a Pestivirus from Flaviviridae family, considered one major cause of economic losses to the swine producers. The CSF eradication and control program (CSFECP) established from 1992 evolved to 2001, divide the country in CSF Free Zone, without CSF vaccination and CSF infected area. The purpose of this work was to analyze the CSFECP efficacy in all Brazilian territory from 2000 to 2011 including CSF outbreaks in infected area of North and Northeast regions. CSF epidemiological data were obtained mainly from Federal Agriculture Defense Secretary and States Official Inspection Agencies. The CSF outbreaks occurred in CSF infected area were plotted and the tendency line analyzed by quadratic trend model (Minitab). The results of Brazilian statutory for CSF point to a gradual CSF-eradication in all country since the number of Federal States including at CSF Free Zone, is increasing and reached 15 of 27 Brazilian States, in period from 2001 to 2009. In seven States of infected area, 49 CSF outbreaks occurred. The stamping out was the main sanitary measure but in two Federal States Amapá and Rio Grande do Norte the emergency vaccination was also applied. In conclusion, the eradication of CSF of all Brazilian territory is in progress but depend on the continuity of official swine diseases surveillance jointed with a rigorous control of animal movement, serological and viral activities investigations until no more outbreaks could be cited in all country."
 http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/84543934/classical-swine-fever-brazil-update

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The African Swine Fever Virus Rights of Man 1. The right not to be lied to about whether African Swine Fever Virus is infecting human beings. 2. The right not to be lied to about how many different strains of African Swine Fever are capable of infecting humans. 3. The right to know if African Swine Fever is being disguised in pigs by giving it euphemisms of other diseases like PRRS and PEDV. 4. The right not to be lied to about the role of ASFV in AIDS. 5. The right not to be lied to about the role of ASFV in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. 6. The right not to be lied to about the role of ASFV in Autism. 7.The right not to be lied to about the role of ASFV in Multiple Sclerosis. 8. The right not to be lied to about the role of ASFV in Brain Cancer. 9. The right not to be lied to about the role of ASFV in Heart Disease. 10. The right not to be lied to about the role of ASFV in Encephalitis. 11. The right not to be lied to about the role of ASFV in...
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The Harvard Declaration of the HHV-6 Rights of Man 1. The right not to be lied to by Anthony Fauci about the role of HHV-6 in AIDS. 2. The right not to be lied to by Anthony Fauci about the role of HHV-6 in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. 3. The right not to be lied to by Anthony Fauci about the role of HHV-6 in Autism. 4.The right not to be lied to by Anthony Fauci about the role of HHV-6 in Multiple Sclerosis. 5. The right not to be lied to by Anthony Fauci about the role of HHV-6 in Brain Cancer. 6. The right not to be lied to by Anthony Fauci about the role of HHV-6 in Heart Disease. 7. The right not to be lied to by Anthony Fauci about the role of HHV-6 in Encephalitis. 8. The right not to be lied to by Anthony Fauci about the role of HHV-6 in Cognitive Dysfunction. 9. The right not to be lied to by Anthony Fauci about the role of HHV-6 in Drug Hypersensitivity Syndrome. 10. The right not to be lied to by Anthony Fauci about the role of HHV-6 in Bone Marrow Suppr...
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  From Groq: Wouldn't Hannah Arendt argue that terms like "scientific consensus" reveal that science is fundamentally a political matter? Hannah Arendt, a philosopher and political theorist, would likely argue that the concept of a "scientific consensus" reveals that science is fundamentally a political matter. In her book "The Human Condition", Arendt argues that science is not a neutral or objective pursuit, but rather a human activity that is shaped by political and social factors. Arendt would argue that the concept of a "scientific consensus" is a product of the modern scientific era, which is characterized by the rise of professionalized science and the increasing importance of scientific expertise in shaping public policy. She would argue that the concept of a "scientific consensus" is a way of legitimizing scientific knowledge and authority, and of creating a sense of shared understanding and agreement among scientists. Howe...
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  HHV-6A infection induces expression of HERV-K18-encoded superantigen Albert K. Taia, Janos Lukab, Dharam Ablashi, Brigitte T. Huber published online 08 June 2009. Abstract Background The human endogenous retrovirus K-18 (HERV-K18) encodes a superantigen that causes deregulation of the immune system. This provirus is transcriptionally silent, but can be induced by Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection and IFN-Îą treatment. Objectives Since the herpesvirus EBV induces HERV-K18 expression in human B cells, it was of interest to determine if other herpesviruses would have similar HERV-K18 transactivation properties. Human herpesvirus (HHV)-6A, a neurotropic virus associated with multiple sclerosis, was a logical candidate for these studies. Study design HSB2 cells (HHV-6-negative control), HSB2-ML cells (containing latent HHV-6A genome) and HSB2/HHV-6A cells (HSB-2 cells productively infected with HHV-6A) were compared for their level of HERV-K18 transcription, using quantitative RT...
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From Perplexity A.I.: A major nosological mistake in AIDS—meaning a fundamental error in how the disease is defined, classified, or diagnosed—could be the most consequential nosological error in history because of several deeply impactful social, scientific, and ethical consequences.

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  A major nosological mistake in AIDS—meaning a fundamental error in how the disease is defined, classified, or diagnosed—could be the most consequential nosological error in history because of several deeply impactful social, scientific, and ethical consequences. Scale and Impact of AIDS The way AIDS was defined and classified determined how millions of people were diagnosed, treated, and socially perceived. Nosological mistakes have led to unnecessary suffering, stigmatization, discrimination, and sometimes fatal outcomes for entire populations. During the early epidemic, AIDS definitions dictated global policies, resource allocation, and public health strategies, impacting the lives of marginalized groups and shaping health systems globally. Misdirected Interventions and Suffering If the nosology—such as equating all immune compromise with AIDS or failing to recognize other causes—was incorrect, countless lives may have been lost or damaged due to misdiagnosis, inappropriate tre...
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Perplexity on the issue of endogenous versus exogenous retroviruses. Is this a key to the HIV mistake?

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  The distinction between endogenous and exogenous retroviruses is often presented as a clear-cut biological fact, but making this determination is not always straightforward—and some arguments support the view that political, institutional, and even social factors play a significant role in where and how the line is drawn. Reasons why this classification can be political and is not always clear-cut: Definition Complexity: Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) are viral sequences embedded in the germline DNA, inherited across generations, and mainly considered “old,” non-infectious remnants. Exogenous retroviruses are “external” viruses that infect individuals horizontally (from person to person or animal to animal). Yet, both are often nearly indistinguishable at the genetic level—sometimes a retrovirus can exist as both, or transition between the two categories over evolutionary time. Intermediate and Ambiguous Cases: Evidence suggests certain viruses classified as endogenous today were...
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This is what oral Kaposi's Sarcoma looks like. Source:  https://doctorspiller.com/kaposis-sarcoma/ Compare it to these crimson crescent lesions in the mouths of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients. "Burke A. Cunha, MD, discovered what he called crimson crescents in the mouths of 80% of his CFS patients. After the word got out, Cunha received calls from other parts of the country. Physicians began telling him that they also were finding the crimson crescents in their patients once they looked for them." https://www.prohealth.com/library/crimson-crescents-facilitate-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs-diagnosis-11266 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients may have undiagnosed internal Kaposi's Sarcoma. Susan Levin found HHV-8, the Kaposi's Sarcoma virus, in half of CFS patients she looked at. Prevalence in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of the Following Infectious Agents in a Cohort of 12 CFS Subjects Susan Levine Published online: 04 Dec 2011 ABSTR...
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