What seems to be clear to me is that after the primary infection most of the cells die indirectly, but at the later stage, when the viral load is very high, the virus kills a lot of cells directly.
DescriptionJoint recipient, 2008 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
BornAugust 18, 1932
CountryFrance
ProfessionPhysician; Biologist; Virologist
AwardsGrand Officer Of The Legion Of Honour; Commander Of The National Order Of Merit; Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine; Princess Of Asturias Award - Technical And Scientific Research;