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- Influenza virus (flu)
- rhinovirus (common cold)
- human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
What else can I help you with?
Is viruses harmful?
Yes, but some viruses are more harmful than others.
Why is bacteria not harmful to people?
it can be harmful but we have antibiotics so they aren't as harmful as some viruses.
Are lichens harmful to humans?
yes the lichens are harmful but to some humans
What are the useful and harmful effects of viruses?
Some viruses are beneficial in that they have commercial uses. Examples are tulips with streaks of color. Other viruses cause diseases such as colds, HIV.
How can some viruses be helpful?
Some viruses can be helpful by being used in gene therapy to treat genetic disorders. They can also be engineered to target and kill cancer cells in a process known as oncolytic virotherapy. Additionally, viruses can be used in biotechnology to deliver genetic material into cells for research or therapeutic purposes.
How could viruses be helpful?
Some viruses target harmful organisms. For example, bacteriophage viruses kill bacteria. Other viruses might kill mosquitoes or weevils or other harmful insects without hurting any other species.
Are there any viruses that are useful to humans?
Yes, there are viruses that can be beneficial to humans. For example, certain viruses are being used in gene therapy to treat genetic disorders, such as inherited blindness. Additionally, bacteriophages are viruses that specifically infect and kill harmful bacteria, and are being explored as an alternative to antibiotics for treating bacterial infections.
How is viruses harmful?
because they are harmful
What are some harmful effects of viruses?
They can cause death and other diseases
What are some harmful effects viruses can have on society?
Computer viruses have been known to cause millions of dollars worth of damage.
How does bacteria affect human health?
Some bacteria are beneficial to humans, and some bacteria are harmful to humans.
What are bacteria and viruses common types of?
Bacteria and viruses are common types of pathogens that can cause infections and illnesses in humans. Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can be harmful or beneficial, while viruses are infectious agents that need a host cell to reproduce. Both bacteria and viruses can spread through contact with infected individuals, contaminated surfaces, or through the air.
