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Attachment and Entry of Herpes Simplex

Virus replication

Virus replication

Herpes simplex virus attaches to host cell surface receptors using glycoproteins. Following attachment, the viral envelope fuses with the host cell membrane and the viral capsid gains entry into the cell.

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