Human poliovirus,molecular model. This enterovirus causes poliomyelitis (polio) in humans,usually in children,affecting the nervous system. Severe cases damage the nervous system,leading to paralysis or death. In viruses,a central core of genetic material is enclosed by a capsid or protein shell,the structure seen here. One of the functions of the capsid is to aid the transmission of the viral genetic material into host cells. The cell mechanisms are then used to produce new virus particles | |
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