Viruses have been getting a lot of publicity recently with the rise of COVID-19 and its subsequent variants. But what actually is a virus? And how do viruses differ from other forms of pathogens? Recently, the rise of flu season has led to further questions about the differences between COVID-19 and influenza and how they can overlap. The term virus is broad and dynamic, encompassing a wide variety of pathogenic microorganisms that replicate inside living cells. Pretty much every type of living organism is a victim of viral infection to some extent. And viruses have left an indelible mark on…
Comments closed