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Capsids protect the viral nucleic acid they surround.

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Capsids help viruses enter cells. :)

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Capsids provide protection for viruses. Apex

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Yes, a drug that damages capsids could help treat a viral infection because if the capsid of a virus is damaged, the virus is unable to replicate. Capsids provide protection for viruses.


Why would a drug damage capsids help treat viral infection?

capsids prevent viral infections apex they stop viral infections from reproducing


Why would a drug that damages capsids help treat a viral infection?

capsids prevent viral infections apex they stop viral infections from reproducing


Why would a drug that damages capsids help treat?

capsids prevent viral infections apex they stop viral infections from reproducing


Why would a drug that capsids help treat a viral infection?

Capsids help viruses enter cells, which is where the virus would reproduce. If viruses have a harder time getting into cells, they have a harder time reproducing.


Describe how doctors can treat a viral infection?

i dont now


How doctors can treat a viral-infection?

Anti-virul medication!


Does vaccine treat the symptoms of an infection?

There are a number of viral infections for which vaccines are available. Most viral infections, though, have no vaccine available.


What is the process in which viral capsids are removed within the infected cell?

uncoating


Can dicloxacillin be used to treat a sinus infection?

Sinus infection is due to viral, bacterial or fungal infection. Dicloxacillin can very much be prescribed to treat a sinus infection caused by staphylococcus bacteria.


Does treating a viral infection with antibiotics affect the course of the infection?

Antibiotics do nothing to treat a viral infection. However, in some cases a physician thinks a patient needs a bacterial infection treated in order to throw off a viral infection.


Which stage of viral reproduction takes place when the DNA and capsids are assembled together?

The maturation stage