HIV infects cells known as CD4 cells,and hepatitis virus infects only liver cells because of:

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Viruses must have specificity for particular cell types in order to replicate.Some viruses have a high degree of specificity.Other viruses are able to cause disease in more than one organ.For example,the mumps virus can infect the thyroid,pancreas,testicles,and ovaries.
Although diversity is not a term used in this context,it would mean a virus that could replicate in a variety of cells.
The term latency refers to a dormant state of a virus.
Singularity is not the correct term for this description.

HIV Infects Cells Known as CD4 Cells,and Hepatitis Virus Infects