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A virus will make us sick because it disrupts the function of the cells or actually kills cells. Viruses uses healthy cells in order to replicate.

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what do scientists call organisms or proteins that can make people sick?

Scientists refer to organisms or proteins that can make people sick as pathogens. Pathogens are capable of causing disease in their host, which can range from bacteria and viruses to parasites and prions.


What purpose do the antibodies in the blood serve?

Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system in response to foreign invaders such as bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. They help to identify and neutralize these invaders, either by binding to them directly or by marking them for elimination by other immune cells. Antibodies play a crucial role in protecting the body against infections and diseases.


Why do viruses make us feel ill?

Viruses make us feel ill by invading our cells and causing damage to our tissues. This triggers an immune response that can lead to symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and fatigue as our body fights off the infection. Additionally, the toxins produced by viruses can contribute to the symptoms of illness.


What are the bacteria and viruses that can make you sick called?

These are called pathogens, which are microorganisms like bacteria and viruses that can cause diseases in humans. Pathogens can infect the body and multiply, leading to illness and symptoms. It's important to maintain good hygiene practices to reduce the risk of exposure to these harmful microorganisms.


Are viruses considered living?

Yes, they are. Actually, the more they live, the bigger they grow, and the more they get sick. Wash your body everyone day to prevent getting sick!Viruses are not an organism at all. They are not alive. They are nonliving. They are like cockle burrs that "grab" hold of your clothing or a dog's coat. They are hijackers. Once they get attached to the cell of a living cell, they can take it over and "make" the living cell produce virus particles instead of cell parts. These particles can assemble into more viruses and then they break out of the cell (killing it) and begin the process again. They cannot make more viruses on their own.

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Do sheep have viruses?

Sheep can catch viruses which can make them sick but they don't have viruses all the time.


When dogs get sick does it make other dogs sick?

Depends on why they're sick. They can carry and spread viruses and such.


Can antibiotics make you depressed?

no antibiotic should not make us sick,it will make us sick when it will be overused


What is very small and can make you sick?

The are microbes like bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoans


Does germs always make us sick?

no germs do not always make us sick some are good!


Can bacteria in beer make you sick?

BACTERIA release harmful toxins. VIRUSES take over your cells completely and make copies of themselves! : )


Is salmonella a virus?

No. They are bacteria. Viruses are non-living particles. They make you sick by landing on a living cell, reproducing using the cell, and then destroying the cell. The new viruses do the same. Bacteria are living single-celled organisms. The few that make you sick (about 1/15 of bacteria are pathogenic, meaning make you sick) make you sick by taking the nutrients out of other living cells. So, technically, since bacteria and viruses are completely different things, I don't think there's a such thing as a bacterial virus as one organism


How do viruses hurt you?

you get sick


Why do bacteria make us sick?

Not all bacteria cause damage to our system. some are used in medicines to counter-attack other bacterias or viruses which affect our health. if our organs and systems are not immune, we're exposed to diseases caused by bacterias. therefore it is for us to avoid falling sick ^^


What are viruses that make us ill called?

Pathogenic viruses cause illnesses and disease.


Why do you need sanitary toilet?

Bacteria and viruses can make people very sick if a toilet isn't clean.


What is inside vaccine that works without making people sick?

dead/inactive viruses. that's why you don't get sick. dead/inactive viruses. that's why you don't get sick.