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In contrast, the immune response to a virus infection includes:

• Virally infected cells are attacked by the immune system. (if it recognizes that the cells are infected)
• As a result of the attack on virally infected cells, there is inflammation and tissue damage.
• Inflammation and tissue damage can lead to noticeable tissue-specific symptoms. (or system-wide symptoms if the nervous system is infected)