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When a virus is said to "sleep," it typically refers to its ability to enter a dormant state, often called latency. In this state, the virus is not actively replicating or causing disease, but it can remain in the host's cells without being detected by the immune system. This dormancy allows the virus to evade the host's defenses and can reactivate later, potentially causing infection again. This behavior is commonly seen in certain viruses, such as herpesviruses.

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