sentence: Some viruses can live in an open place for a short time, in some cases, only a few hours.
sentences_before: The viral life cycle is dependent on a host cell. A virus will remain dormant until it is able to infect the next host, activate and replicate.
sentences_after: Viruses use the most efficient method to locate a host, create copies, and spread to other hostsN.J. Dimmock et al.
concept_name: virus
headings: Viral life cycle Overview
categories: Virology