: The virus binds to specific receptors on the surface of the host cell.
: New viral particles are constructed and prepared for infection. Principles of Virology
: Covers the interactions between viruses and host organisms, host immune responses, vaccines, and antiviral drugs. : The virus binds to specific receptors on
The textbook and the field of virology identify a sequence of fundamental steps required for viral propagation: host immune responses
: Focuses on the molecular processes of viral reproduction, from entry into the host cell to the release of new virions.