2007-01-09 07:27:27 · 4 answers · asked by bbbb 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Virus particles have proteins on them that are recognized by the immune system as nonself antigens. You're inate immune system (macrophages, PMNs, etc) then attack the virus. Specific antigen presenting cells, APCs, will show the identified antigen protein (usually a specific epitope) to your B cells so they can start the process of making antibodies to the virus antigen.
2007-01-09 07:34:59 · answer #1 · answered by NML 1635 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-27 22:38:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is all about the protein coat. Your cells can recognize foreign proteins which then triggers an immune response. Viruses are basically some DNA or RNA inside a protein coat. Your body identifies that protein as foreign and BAM you get a fever. Keep in mind, this is an over-simplified answer to a very complex question, but it is a start....
2007-01-09 07:37:20 · answer #3 · answered by Ellie S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
due to presence of glycoproteins or recepters which can sense virus particles
2007-01-09 07:52:02 · answer #4 · answered by chandrakant r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋