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.
Managing chemotherapy side effects. Glossary. While chemotherapy can kill cancer cells, it can also affect normal cells that grow or divide rapidly, such as those in the bone marrow, digestive tract, skin, hair and reproductive organs. When the normal cells are damaged, this causes side effects.