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Interferons are proteins produced by virus-infected cells to help protect neighboring cells from viral infections.
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T-cytotoxic cells (CD8+ T-cells) are involved in cell-mediated immunity, which targets virus-infected cells.
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) primarily affects the liver, leading to inflammation and potential liver damage.
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Interferons are not antibodies; they are signaling proteins that help prevent viral replication.
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HIV/AIDS is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, contaminated needles, and infected blood transfusions.
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Interferons do not directly kill bacteria; they help protect cells from viral infections.
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T-helper cells (CD4+ T-cells) activate B-cells and cytotoxic T-cells to enhance immune responses.
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Interferons are signaling proteins released by virus-infected cells that help protect nearby cells from viral replication.
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The oral polio vaccine contains live-attenuated poliovirus, which helps induce immunity without causing disease.
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Interferons are proteins that help prevent viral replication and activate immune responses against infections.
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Reverse transcriptase is an enzyme that converts the RNA of HIV into DNA, allowing it to integrate into the host genome.
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Wearing masks and covering the mouth while sneezing help prevent the spread of air-borne diseases like pneumonia and common cold.
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