Why do we think viruses exist just to kill their hosts?


Viruses are perhaps, one of the earliest and simplest life forms in the universe. Size alone doesn’t explain why viruses survived the asteroid strike that wiped out the dinosaurs. Oh! And No! Viruses aren’t immortal but survive and flourish especially in favorable environmental conditions. Therefore viral infections persist.

Going by the definition of ‘living or non-living’ things, viruses vaguely fit into a clear cut classification. Consequently, this dents the precision of grouping and characterization of life or its purpose.

Viral infections remain the greatest threat to human existence. The 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic, for one, has re-emphasized the detestation of viruses. Why then do viruses exist?

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Viruses don't kill people... People kill people