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Antibodies are what our bodies use to block the action of viruses, however, since a virus particle is not really a living thing, it is not able to be killed. It is made inert or inactive by the antibodies our immune system produces that block the entry of the virus into our cells.

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How can you kill viruses?

There are numerous products that kill viruses on environmental surfaces, but few that safely attack them in the body. The body's "T helper cells" can signal macrophages to attack some viruses.


Why do viruses kill?

Your host cells in your body.


What happens when you get a cold?

You get sick and you need to be checked by a doctor and you will need medication (drugs) to help and kill all the viruses that have attacked your body and also the white blood cells will help because they are functioned in your body to kill the viruses and not let them in the body function


Can antiviral drugs be used to kill viruses inside you?

No. The main reason is that viruses are not really alive, the way you and I think of it. Drugs like Interferon, which occur in the body's cells and as a manufactured drug, do not "kill" viruses, but rather block the virus's ability to grab hold of and infect your body's receptor cells.


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


What cool things does the white blood cell do?

White blood cells are an important part of the immune system. White blood cells help kill bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the body.


Why cant you use antibiotics to kill virus but bacteria can be killed by antibiotics?

Because bacteria and viruses are two completely different things. Antibiotics - as their name implies - will kill bacteria, but antibiotics simply have no effect on viruses.


Do antibiotics kills viruses?

No, antibiotics DO NOT kill viruses.


How many tablespoons of coconut oil is needed to kill viruses?

Coconut oil does not kill viruses.


Will increasing temperature kill virus in the human body?

Increasing body temperature, such as during a fever, can enhance the immune response and may inhibit some viruses. However, it is not a guaranteed method to kill all viruses, as many can survive and replicate at elevated temperatures. Additionally, excessively high temperatures can be harmful to the body's tissues. Therefore, while temperature plays a role in immune defense, it is not a definitive solution for eliminating viruses.


Does the sunlight kill viruses?

Direct sunlight kills viruses.


What substances can kill viruses?

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