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What are viruses? name some common diseases in human caused by viruses? |
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Answer» Answer: A Virus. A virus is a very small particle that is capable of infecting a cell and potentially causing DISEASE. The cell that is infected by a virus is called the "host cell" Virtually all CELLS are susceptible to infection by viruses. Different types of viruses infect different host cells. ex: smallpox. the common cold and different types of flu. measles, MUMPS, rubella, chicken pox, and shingles. herpes and cold sores. polio. rabies. Ebola and Hanta fever. |
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