Sometimes when a virus enters a cell, it becomes dormant for a while. Why might this make it difficult for a doctor to diagnose a viral infection?

Viruses can be transmitted through air, water, food, insect bites, and direct skin contact. once a virus gains entry into the body, it invades a host cell in order to? a. synthesize antibodies for defense b. deactivate the host cell's defenses c. access cell processes for reproduction d. metabolize host proteins and grow