# Describe how viruses cause disease in the human body.

> Eduqas GCSE Biology — 2.6.1 Pathogens and disease · Describe · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. Viruses invade / enter host cells
2. Viruses reproduce / replicate inside the host cell
3. Host cells are damaged / burst / destroyed when new viruses are released
4. Cell damage / destruction causes symptoms of disease

## Key terms

- [virus](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/virus)

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