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Are antiviral substances produced in a cell in response to viral infection to prevent the replication of new virus?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Cells will both respond to internal infection as well as signals indication infection from other cells to mount the antiviral defenses.

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Answered 12/25/2012

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