From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Papaya ringspot virus (PRSV) is a pathogenic plant virus in the genus Potyvirus and the virus family Potyviridae. The virus is a non-enveloped, flexous rod-shaped particle that is between 760â800 nm long and 12 nm in diameter.he other type, Type W isolates (PRSV-W), does not infect papaya. Isolates of PRSV-W do infect cucurbits such as watermelon, cucumber, and squash and were originally known as Watermelon mosaic virus 1'.'.
Coding for Chemotherapy Treatment For The Record Vol. 22 No. 13 P. 28. Chemotherapy uses powerful drugs in an attempt to eliminate cancer cells in the body. However, it also kills other fast-growing cells such as hair and blood cells, causing side effects such as hair loss and anemia.
Chemotherapy drugs are powerful enough to kill rapidly growing cancer cells, but they also can harm perfectly healthy cells, causing side effects throughout the body. Chemotherapy can interfere with the bodyâs ability to produce healthy blood platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells. Low blood counts can lead to a variety of serious side effects.