Virus Internalization

Synonyms

Entry, Virus

Fusion, Viral Membrane

Internalization, Virus

Membrane Fusion, Viral

Viral Membrane Fusion

Virus Entry

Virus Membrane Fusion

The entering of cells by viruses following VIRUS ATTACHMENT. This is achieved by ENDOCYTOSIS, by direct MEMBRANE FUSION of the viral membrane with the CELL MEMBRANE, or by translocation of the whole virus across the cell membrane.

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