2. Description of Suspect (3 points) What does the virus look like? The description should include enough 3. Date of Introduction: (1 point) 4. Location/Hideout (3 points) What part of the world is the virus more common? Where can the virus be found in the human body? What body systems the suspect. are most affected? 5. Method of Transmission: (3 points) How does the virus get around? In other words, how do people get it?

Viruses are fascinating little suspects that come in various shapes and sizes! Most of them are too small to see without a powerful microscope, but they can be roughly spherical, rod-shaped, or even look like little aliens with tails! They are made up of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat, and some have an outer lipid layer that helps them invade host cells. Imagine tiny thieves slipping into the body, disguised in a protein cloak! Viruses are not picky about their hideouts—though they can be found around the globe, some are prevalent in specific regions. For example, the Zika virus is primarily found in tropical areas like South America and Africa. In the human body, viruses often target the respiratory system (like influenza), the digestive system (like norovirus), or the nervous system (like rabies), causing a variety of symptoms that can disrupt normal function and make us feel quite unwell.