From this location, progeny RNA molecules and structural proteins are combined to produce new viral particles. Abortive infections may result when a virus mistakenly infects a cell that does not permit viral replication. At the other extreme, cytolytic infections lead to cell lysis and release of large numbers of virus. Persistent infections may be productive, latent or transforming. The table to the right outlines some of these effects.
Phagocytosis is somewhat variable.
Another important anti-viral factor is interferon. This substance is produced by an infected cell. 1997-2001 Douglas F. Fix. All rights reserved. Click here for information.