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Why is it easier to make drugs that fight bacteria than viruses?
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∙ 14y ago
Viruses are constantly mutating which is why flu shots not always successful as they must predict which way the virus is going to evolve.
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What is the system that helps fight bacteria and viruses called?
AnswerLymphatic System. I sure hope it is because if its not am going to get an F on my homework!! :(
Which part of blood is responsible for fighting infections?
White blood cells (WBC) of a type called macrophages are attracted to the site of infection and surround the bacteria, digesting and killing them by using hydrogen peroxide created within the WBC.
What has been used in bacteria to produce proteins and drugs that help fight disease?
RNA
Which blood cells fight bacteria and viruses?
The white blood cells (also called leukocytes).
What does HLA stand for in HLA gene family?
HLA in the HLA gene family stands for Human Leukocyte Antigen. The genes are responsible for producing antigens in the body to fight viruses and bacteria.
Why can't drugs treat viral infections?
Drugs can treat viral infections, just not the same way as other infections. With other infections--let's say bacterial--the bacteria attacks and kills cells. Drugs fight them by killing the bacteria. Viruses enter into the cells they attack. They then hijack the cell and turn them into factories for producing more viruses. Drugs can't just go in and attack the cells they're merged into, because the drugs would hit the healthy original cells, too. Drugs that fight viruses focus on interrupted the process of taking over the cell at some stage. Needless to say, this is very difficult, so much so that it's easier to treat the symptoms of some diseases and leave the immune system to fight the virus. Many many viruses don't even have drugs developed to fight them, because we can't figure out how to beat them. It's just that hard. Vaccines are much easier to make and have the advantage of being proactive and disadvantage of being completely useless after you're infected. Viruses are tricky business.
What system gets rid of bacteria and viruses?
The organs of the immune system fight viruses and bacteria.
What are antibiotics and what are they used for?
Antibiotics are medicines that cure infections. They have no effect on viruses.
Why do antibodies work to kill bacteria but not viruses?
bacteria is complit cell or contain cellular material hence specific antibody riquar as compair to virus is difrance
Does the endocrine system help fight bacteria and viruses?
true
What eats viruses?
Not sure if any bacteria/protists eat viruses, but our white blood cells definitely do. How do you think you fight a cold?
What is the system that helps fight bacteria and viruses called?
AnswerLymphatic System. I sure hope it is because if its not am going to get an F on my homework!! :(
What has been used in bacteria to produce proteins and drugs that help fight disease?
RNA
What has been used in bacteria to produce proteins in drugs that help fight diseases?
RNA
Which part of blood is responsible for fighting infections?
White blood cells (WBC) of a type called macrophages are attracted to the site of infection and surround the bacteria, digesting and killing them by using hydrogen peroxide created within the WBC.
What system includes specialized cells that help fight bacteria and viruses?
The immune system has special cells that help the body to fight off any invaders.
What are antibiotics viruses or Monera?
Antibiotics are products made to fight bacteria. The word means anti- (against) -bio (life). Since viruses are not alive, antibiotics cannot harm them.
