I’ve wondered about this. Perhaps some Freeper can answer some questions.
If a single virus invades a cell how many replicas of itself can it create before that cell stops making replicas? Does that cell necessarily die in order to release the replicas?
How long is the time interval between infection of a cell and the time when a replicated virus typically infects a different cell.
I ask because the human body might benefit greatly from having a longer period of time from initial infection to some specific infection level. That time would allow an earlier immune response before the onset of more serious symptoms.
Well, the virus would definitely benefit greatly from the extra time to spread itself...