How does your immune system work to destroy viruses?

Question

I’ve heard about antibodies, but how does your immune system physically attack or destroy a virus? Or in the case of someone with something like MS, how does your immune system physically attack your nervous system?

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Answer 1

I think antibodies are mostly effective against bacteria, and they operate inside the bloodstream. Viruses tend to infect cells, so there are other cells dedicated to killing those infected cells. But they actually are a variant to those producing antibodies (they are also specific to each threat)