Why Are Diseases Caused by Viruses Often Very Difficult to Treat

question 55

Multiple Choice

Why are diseases caused by viruses often very difficult to treat?

• A) They are difficult to identify.
• B) They are obligate intracellular parasites.
• C) They cannot be seen under the microscope.
• D) They cannot be destroyed by antibiotics.

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