Day: October 15, 2021

Understanding What A Virus Is A virus is a self replicating program that spreads by inserting itself into living cells and manipulating them to replicate themselves. Viruses are caused by a virus known as a pathogen. These viruses live in many different places and can infect different types of cells. The name “virus” comes from the Greek word virusos, meaning “to attack.” They are most commonly spread through mosquitoes, although other pathogens can cause similar symptoms. Most viruses are single celled, but occasionally a virus will mutate into a cell […]