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Virus Release
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Definition
: Release of a virus from the host cell following VIRUS ASSEMBLY and maturation. Egress can occur by host cell lysis, EXOCYTOSIS, or budding through the plasma membrane.
do not confuse with VIRUS SHEDDING
See Also
Virus Shedding
Other names
Release, Virus; Egress, Virus; Budding, Virus; Virus Egress; Virus Budding