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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