Define the term virus and mention five examples of viruses?
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Mar 10
A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that replicates inside the living cells of an organism. It can cause a variety of diseases in humans, animals, plants, and even bacteria.
Five examples of viruses include: 1. Influenza virus (causes the flu) 2. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, causes AIDS) 3. Hepatitis B virus (causes hepatitis B) 4. Herpes simplex virus (causes cold sores and genital herpes) 5. Zika virus (causes Zika fever)