Question

why would a drug that damages capsids help treat a viral infection?

Answer 1

Answer:

Because by damaging capsids there is no place for the DNA to be stored, and consequently, DNA is destroyed.

Explanation:

Take a look on the anatomy of a virus; where the DNA and capsids are... you will understand it eventually

Answer 2

A drug that damages capsids can help treat a viral infection in the following ways-

• Capsids refer to the outermost layer which forms the shell of the virus. It is formed of protein and performs many functions.
• This shell protects the genome of the virus and helps it in infecting the host cell by attaching itself to a healthy cell.
• Drugs that can potentially damage the capsid make the virus ineffective and incapable of causing infection as it cannot attach or transmit to other cells.