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:''You may be looking for the [[Virus (comic story)|comic story]] or the [[Virus (short story)|short story]] of the same name.'' | :''You may be looking for the [[Virus (comic story)|comic story]] or the [[Virus (short story)|short story]] of the same name.'' | ||
A '''virus''' was a biological disease-causing agent, although the term itself could also apply to a malicious technological [[computer]] program. | 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 could 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. | ||
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The [[Free Time]] organisation created a virus deadly to [[Time Lord]]s, known as the [[Dogma Virus]]. ([[BFA]]: [[Gallifrey (audio series)|Gallifrey]]) | The [[Free Time]] organisation created a virus deadly to [[Time Lord]]s, known as the [[Dogma Virus]]. ([[BFA]]: [[Gallifrey (audio series)|Gallifrey]]) | ||
==Technological== | == Technological == | ||
*See [[computer virus]] | * See [[computer virus]] | ||
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[[Category:Diseases and illnesses from the real world]] | [[Category:Diseases and illnesses from the real world]] | ||
Revision as of 00:28, 6 November 2011
- You may be looking for the comic story or the short story of the same name.
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 on New Earth; this one, however, was airbourne. (DW: Gridlock)
The race known as the Viyrans were known for cataloguing and creating various biological weapons such as viruses, some of which were stored in the Amethyst Viral Containment Station. (BFA: Patient Zero)
The Daleks, at one time experimented on viruses in order to create a strain that converts lifeforms into Daleks. (BFA: Patient Zero)
The Free Time organisation created a virus deadly to Time Lords, known as the Dogma Virus. (BFA: Gallifrey)
Technological
- See computer virus
