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A virus is a transmittable disease through; technology, biology or psychic ability/telepathy.
A '''virus''' was a biological disease-causing agent, although the term itself could also apply to a malicious technological [[computer]] program.
 


==Biological==
==Biological==
In the case of a biological virus it can be transmitted through biological fluids ([[blood]] etc) or through basic contact.  
In the case of a biological virus, it could be transmitted through biological fluids ([[blood]] etc) or through basic contact.
The [[werewolf]] that [[Rose Tyler]] and [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor]] encountered wanted to bite the Queen to pass on it's virus. ([[DW]]: ''[[Tooth and Claw]]'')


The [[Faction Paradox]] also introduced a virus into the [[Third Doctor]] as he regenerated altering his [[biodata]]. ([[EDA]]: ''[[Interference: Book One]]'')
The [[Faction Paradox]], for example, introduced a virus into the [[Third Doctor]] as he regenerated altering his [[biodata]]. ([[EDA]]: ''[[Interference: Book One]]'')
 
Another virus originated from a [[mutation]] in a [[mood drug]] in the upper levels of [[New New York]] in [[New Earth]], this one, however, was airbourne. ([[DW]]: ''[[Gridlock]]'')


==Technological==
==Technological==
A ttechnological virus functions in the same way as a biological virus, altering, changing or corrupting the target system.
A technological virus functioned in a similar way as a biological virus, altering, changing or corrupting the target system.
[[Ninth Doctor|The Doctor]] gave [[Mickey Smith]] a virus to put out on the [[Internet]] to erase any signs of him following the [[Slitheen]]'s attempt to obtain nuclear weapons. ([[DW]]: ''[[World War Three (TV story)|World War Three]]'')
 
For example, [[Ninth Doctor|the Doctor]] gave [[Mickey Smith]] a virus to put out on the [[Internet]] to erase any signs of him following the [[Slitheen]]'s attempt to destory the [[Earth]] and obtain nuclear fuel to sell on to other races. ([[DW]]: ''[[World War Three (TV story)|World War Three]]'')


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Revision as of 15:40, 13 June 2007

A virus was a biological disease-causing agent, although the term itself could also apply to a malicious technological computer program.


Biological

In the case of a biological virus, it could be transmitted through biological fluids (blood etc) or through basic contact.

The Faction Paradox, for example, introduced a virus into the Third Doctor as he regenerated altering his biodata. (EDA: Interference: Book One)

Another virus originated from a mutation in a mood drug in the upper levels of New New York in New Earth, this one, however, was airbourne. (DW: Gridlock)

Technological

A technological virus functioned in a similar way as a biological virus, altering, changing or corrupting the target system.

For example, the Doctor gave Mickey Smith a virus to put out on the Internet to erase any signs of him following the Slitheen's attempt to destory the Earth and obtain nuclear fuel to sell on to other races. (DW: World War Three)

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