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Ribozyviria

So, ribozyviria is a fancy word that describes a group of viruses that have something in common. Do you know what viruses are? They're tiny little things that can make you sick. They're so small that you can't even see them with your eyes, you need a really strong microscope to see them.

Well, ribozyviria viruses are a little different from other viruses because they have a special type of genetic material called RNA. RNA is like a little recipe book that tells the virus how to make more of itself.

Now, the ribozyviria viruses use RNA to do something really sneaky. They take over your cells and force them to make more of the virus. This can make you feel really sick because your cells are working on making the virus, instead of doing what they normally do.

Some examples of ribozyviria viruses are hepatitis C and Zika virus. But don't worry, there are doctors and scientists who are working hard to find ways to stop these viruses from making people sick. They're doing things like making vaccines and medicines to help your body fight off the viruses. So, you don't have to be afraid of ribozyviria or any other type of virus, because there are smart people who are working to keep us all healthy!
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