Table 1.
(i) | Antigenic plasticity—all RNA viruses |
(ii) | Possession of immune evasion maneuvers, for example, targeting antigen-presenting cells and lymphocytes |
(iii) | Persistence and latency |
(iv) | Entrance and major replication at mucosal surfaces |
(v) | Poor or retarded immune induction |
(vi) | Resistance to neutralization by antibody |
(vii) | Immunity solely dependent on T cells |