2006-11-13 03:48:19 · 3 answers · asked by linda 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
UV light will destroy it
2006-11-13 05:52:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A virus and its DNA can be easily destroyed. The problem arises when the virus has taken over a host cell. If you try to destroy the virus attached to the host cell using a drug or UV, you would also kill the cell itself and damage cells around it. This is why it is so hard to treat viral infections.
2006-11-13 08:34:18 · answer #2 · answered by ykliu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you figure it out let me know!
This is a fundamental medical question. There are ways that are all unconventional (volatile chemicals, UV, ...). But none that destroy the virus dna in another organism. There are a few drugs that keep it from replicating though.
2006-11-13 06:08:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋