Many viral-infected cells will undergo apoptosis and die.Why is this important for the organism as a whole?

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When a cell undergoes apoptosis and dies, it limits the production of new virus particles by the infected cell. This reduces the viral load in the body, and therefore helps to prevent the spread and severity of the infection. It also reduces the chance of the virus mutating and becoming more virulent. Therefore, apoptosis is an important defense mechanism against viral infections.

Many Viral-Infected Cells Will Undergo Apoptosis and Die