Virus replication results in the death of the cell in a(n) __________ infection.

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In a lytic infection, the virus actively replicates and produces new virus particles, which ultimately cause the death of the host cell. This is in contrast to a latent infection, in which the virus remains dormant and does not cause cell death, and a persistent infection, where the virus may continue to replicate without causing immediate cell death. Oncogenic infections involve the formation of tumors, and may or may not involve cell death.

Virus Replication Results in the Death of the Cell in A(n)