You just discovered a new virus.This virus infects heart muscle,where it causes inflammation.This virus has a very high mutation rate.Which of the following is the best strategy for finding a treatment for this virus?

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Identifying the receptor used by the virus and developing an antibody against that receptor is the best way to treat this virus because it targets the specific part of the virus that allows it to infect the heart muscle. Developing a vaccine from living viruses may be difficult due to the high mutation rate of the virus and could potentially still allow for infections in individuals with weaker immune systems. Encouraging heart-strengthening exercise may improve the overall health of infected individuals, but it would not directly target the virus. Developing a drug that blocks the host's ribosomes may block protein production of the virus, but it could also affect protein production in the host and cause unintended consequences.

You Just Discovered a New Virus