Viruses have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to infect host cells, hijacking their systems for replication. But what if we told you this process is far more intricate than it seems? Introducing the key stages of viral infection how microscopic invaders turn healthy cells into virus-producing factories. ◦ Attachment: The virus binds to specific receptors on the cell surface,. ◦ Entry: It penetrates the membrane or enters via endocytosis. ◦ Genetic Material Release: The virus injects its DNA or R