Viruses attach to membrane receptors on the host cell that are
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Viruses attach to membrane receptors on the host cell that are
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specific to the type of virus. This is the first step in the process of viral infection. The virus uses these receptors to gain entry into the host cell. Once inside, the virus can begin to replicate and spread throughout the host organism. This process can vary slightly depending on the specific type of virus and host cell.
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