Basics of Viruses: Their Infectious Nature and Broad Host Range

What do viruses infect?

animals, plants, bacteria, fungi, other viruses — virtually everything

Viruses are infectious agents that can only replicate inside living cells of a host organism. Therefore, viruses can infect a wide variety of living organisms, including animals, plants, bacteria, and archaea. Some viruses are specific to a particular host, while others can infect multiple species. In humans, viruses can infect various tissues and organs, causing a range of illnesses from the common cold and flu to more severe conditions such as hepatitis, AIDS, and COVID-19.

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