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Methods of Penetration for Select Human Viruses
| Type of penetration (entry) | Virus examples |
|---|---|
| Clathrin-mediated endocytosis | Dengue virus, hepatitis C virus, reovirus, adenovirus, parvovirus B19, West Nile virus |
| Caveolin-mediated endocytosis | Human papillomavirus, SV40, hepatitis B virus |
| Fusion | HIV, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, herpes simplex viruses, dengue virus, Ebola virus |
