Biology B A-Level
Treatment and prevention of viral diseases
What Treatment and prevention of viral diseases means in Biology B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Treatment and prevention of viral diseases
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Viruses are not living cells, so antivirals must target virus replication rather than cell metabolism, and because established infection is difficult to treat, disease control focuses on preventing spread.
Topics that use Treatment and prevention of viral diseases
- Topic 2: Cells, Viruses and Reproduction of Living Things (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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