Question 1

can viruses be killed?

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Yes: Your body has significant anti-viral defenses and most viral illnesses are short lived due to this ability,  there are some drugs for some viruses, particularly the herpes family.  Viruses are biological and can frequently be killed outside of a body with uv light, heat, and many chemicals.

Question 2

do any viruses target ova?

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Oocytes: Thank you for this question.  The mature oocyte has a thick covering called the zona pellucida that has to be traversed to reach it.  It is therefore unlikely that this would occur unless carried by the sperm which can bind to and then traverse the zona peelucida.

Question 3

what are oncogenic viruses?

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Oncogenic viruses: are viruses that can cause cancer.

Question 4

how do we get viruses from food?

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All that's: necessary is for a virus(like the Norovirus) to be able to hardy enough to survive(viable) for any prolonged period of time in food(or water or on living surfaces for that matter) so that another person get exposed through breaks in the skin, or through the mucous membranes of our respiratory or gastrointestinal tract.

Question 5

do viruses stay with you forever?

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Most don't.: Consider the common cold as an example of a virus that just dies out. But some viruses can remain with you.

Question 6

is it true that viruses are not alive?

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A virus could be: either alive or dead.

Question 7

what cause viruses in the humans body?

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Ecology of viruses: Viruses, like many other living things, are just looking for a 'home'. All of life is like that -and we can find viruses affecting not just humans but many other species of animals, even plants! The question is, 'is this virus causing a disease'? That is what doctors are for -to help you determine when to step in and take action. If you are concerned about a certain virus, ask more questions.

Question 8

how can i stop getting sick with viruses?

Accepted Answer

Part of life: If you're talking about cold viruses, you can't: they're just part of living. The best thing you can do is to wash your hands frequently when there are colds being passed around in the community, but most adults get about two colds per year no matter what they do.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of viruses in a child?

Accepted Answer

Virus: This is a very general question. Different viruses can cause different symptoms.  From skin infections to meningitis to diarrhea to cold symptoms.

Question 10

can you tell me how are some viruses helpful.?

Accepted Answer

Viruses: Genetically modified viruses are being used as part of cancer treatments.

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