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They are like cockle burrs that "grab" hold of your clothing or a dog's coat. They are hijackers. Once they get attached to the cell of a living cell, they can take it over and "make" the living cell produce virus particles instead of cell parts. These particles can assemble into more viruses and then they break out of the cell (killing it) and begin the process again. They cannot make more viruses on their own. This hijacking causes various diseases because the cells can't do their job.
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Can viruses only cause disease in humans?
Viruses can affect animals, and some viruses can affect plants.
Who are the victims of Type A influenza?
Just about anyone who gets the flu. Most of the influenza viruses that cause disease in humans are Type A influenza viruses (but not all). Type A flu viruses are also what cause pandemics in humans.
What are microscope organisms that are parasitic within living cells and cause disease in humans?
viruses
What are microscopic organisms that are parasitic within living cells and cause disease in humans?
pathogens
What viruses cause disease?
retroviruses
Can viruses cause disease?
Yes they do
Do viruses have any importance?
Yes, many viruses cause disease.
Can viruses can only cause disease?
Viruses can affect animals, and some viruses can affect plants.
Bacteria and viruses that cause disease are -?
Viruses and bacteria that cause disease are known as pathogens. Some examples are herpes simplex virus and Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
What is a microorganisms that cause disease?
Microorganisms that cause disease are known as pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Do viruses cause fevers?
While most viruses co-exist harmlessly in their host and cause no signs or symptoms of disease, many of the viruses do cause fever.
Do animals get viruses?
Yes, animals get viruses just like humans does it is a pathogenic disease that is transmitted by a molecule
