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by lamontcg 1194 days ago
> Most RNA viruses that afflict humans are persistent (like Hepatitis)

RNA viruses:

- rhinovirus (common cold) - influenza - norovirus - RSV - rotavirus - human metapneumovirus

most respiratory and GI viruses that people commonly get are RNA viruses.

> The virus is still in the body and, untreated, results in AIDS and ultimately death.

that's just dumb.