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1. What are the characteristics of a virus and how do they reproduce? Be sure to explain in detail. 2. How do antiviral medications affect viruses? Be sure to explain in detail. 3. List the different ways that viruses may be transmitted from an infected person? 4. List ways to minimize transmission of viruses to another individual? 5. How does host resistance and microbial virulence affect the following: A patient's ability to fight the infection The ability of the treatment to reduce symptoms and/or length of time of the illness The ability of the virus to spread? Be sure to explain each part of this question in detail.