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Do virus and worm mean the same thing?

No, viruses and worms are different types of malware. Viruses require a host file to attach to and replicate, while worms are standalone programs that can spread independently. Both can cause damage to systems and data.


What does shed virus mean?

Shedding virus refers to the process in which a person or animal releases virus particles from their body, usually through respiratory secretions or bodily fluids. This shedding can occur even if the individual does not show symptoms of illness, making them capable of spreading the virus to others unknowingly.


Who gave Name Virus?

The origin of the word is from Latin, meaning slimy liquid or poison. Then, adopted into Middle English to mean the venom of a snake. Then, in scientific terms, as substance produced by the body as a result of disease


What does rhino-virus mean translated to English?

Rhino-virus translates to "nose virus" in English, as "rhino" originates from the Greek word for nose, referring to the viruses that commonly cause upper respiratory infections, often manifested through nasal symptoms.


What does virus specificity mean?

Virus specificity refers to the ability of a virus to infect specific host cells or organisms due to interactions between viral and host cell surface molecules. Each virus has a specific range of hosts that it can infect based on these molecular interactions, which determine its infectivity and pathogenicity. This specificity is what underlies the diverse range of diseases caused by different viruses.