Select the statement that describes the theoretical method by which the activity of a virus may be interrupted.
A. Viral activity could be interrupted by inhibiting the virus from shedding into the circulation.
B. Viral activity could be interrupted by inhibiting the injection of viral contents into the host cell or inhibiting the enzymes that transcribe or synthesize viral proteins.
C. Viral activity could be interrupted by inhibiting the initial attachment of the virus to the human host cells.
D. All of these are correct.
Answer: D
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