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What is the ability of a virus to cause a disease called?
The ability of a virus to cause disease is referred to as its "pathogenicity." This term describes the virus's capacity to infect a host and lead to harmful effects, which can vary in severity depending on factors such as the virus's characteristics and the host's immune response. Pathogenicity is often assessed in terms of the virus's virulence, which indicates the degree of harm it can cause.
Can a virus have a host?
Viruses do not cause diseases in the host. Why? Well, the host is already causing the virus so it is IMPOSSIBLE for another virus to be cause in the host.
What is the term for a virus that can cause disease?
Stomache virus
Can a virus cause a disease?
yes
What affect will a virus in the lytic cycle have on an organism?
It kills the host bacteria. I don't believe it occurs in eukaryotic cells.
Compare and contrast a latent virus and an active virus.?
A latent virus remains dormant in the host cell without causing symptoms, but can reactivate later to cause disease. An active virus continuously replicates and causes symptoms, leading to an active infection. Both types of viruses can cause disease, but latent viruses have periods of inactivity while active viruses are constantly causing symptoms.
What does the word pathogenic mean?
Pathogenic means "having the ability to cause disease".
What is the meaning of host of disease?
The term "host of disease" refers to an organism, typically a human or animal, that harbors a pathogen, such as a virus, bacterium, or parasite, which can cause illness. The host provides the necessary environment and resources for the pathogen to survive, replicate, and potentially spread to others. Understanding the relationship between the host and the disease is crucial for developing effective treatments and prevention strategies.
What is a disease producing agent especially a virus or bacterium called?
A micro-organism, such as a bacterium, a virus or a fungus, that invades a host and causes a disease is called a pathogen.
A virus that kills its host is said to be?
A virus that kills its host is said to be virulent. Virulent viruses can cause serious illness or death in their host organisms.
What is a virus that doesn't immediately effect a hosts cell functions?
One example of a virus that doesn't immediately affect a host cell's function is the herpesvirus. After initially infecting cells, herpesvirus can remain dormant in the host's body for years without causing symptoms. It can later reactivate and cause disease.
Are HIV and AIDs two distinct diseases?
HIV is the virus. AIDS is the disease caused by the virus. (So HIV is not actually a disease per se.) As an analogue - the H1N1 virus can cause the flu.
