Spread of the Infection (3)

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Spread of the Infection (3)

  • As the envelope is being formed, the HIV leaves the cell. This stage is known as budding.
  • The virus moves through the cell membrane, acquires an envelope, and exits into the extracellular environment. It is now ready to infect another cell.