Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

To: Selene
Yes--it might be; once the first virus starts the infection, it triggers a number of cellular reactions (putting out the protein interferon being one) that prevent more viruses from setting up shop; BUT, once antibodies form and the virus is eliminated, the protection is over.
9 posted on 10/20/2014 10:51:53 AM PDT by Pharmboy (Democrats lie because they must.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies ]


To: Pharmboy

So a perpetual cold could prevent any virus?


11 posted on 10/20/2014 10:55:33 AM PDT by Citizen Zed ("Freedom costs a buck o five" - Gary Johnston, TAWP)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson