These results suggest that there is a cost for the host organism when infected with bacteria that offer
stronger protection against viruses.
Now, Luis Teixeira's research team studied the genetic variability of Wolbachia strains and discovered that bacteria that give
stronger protection against virus grow to higher concentrations and often shorten the host's lifespan.
It was previously shown that wAu provides
strong protection against viruses in its native D. simulans host [25].
Not exact matches
One is that the special components of breast milk give
protection against exposure to
viruses, which in turn leads to a
stronger immune system.
Tests in macaque monkeys also showed that a single vaccine dose of only 50 micrograms provided
strong protection against exposure to Zika
virus five weeks later.