Viruses Flashcards
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Structure
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Viruses are very small (about 0.0001mm). They are made of DNA protein. They are not cells - they don’t have a nucleus and can’t reproduce on their own. It has a head and protein tail fibers to support it.
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Cures
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They can be fought off by the immune system in the body and vaccines, but antibiotics have no effect on them. the main cure is vaccines.
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Example
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COVID-19, measles, influenza
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How It Can Be Transmitted
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Viruses can be transmitted by blood, faeces or through the air.
