You Just Discovered a New Virus

You just discovered a new virus. This virus infects heart muscle, where it causes inflammation, and has a very high mutation rate. Which of the following is the best strategy for finding a treatment for this virus?

A) Develop a vaccine from living viruses.
B) Identify the receptor this virus uses and develop an enzyme that blocks the receptor.
C) Encourage infected individuals to engage in heart-strengthening exercise.
D) Develop a drug that blocks the host's ribosomes, which the virus uses to produce its proteins.

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