👉 Unlock:infection describes a scenario where an organism, often a virus or bacterium, gains access to and begins to replicate within a host cell that has been compromised or weakened. This process typically involves the pathogen evading or overcoming the host's immune defenses, binding to specific receptors on the cell surface, and then injecting its genetic material or hijacking cellular machinery to produce more of itself. Once inside, the pathogen can spread, leading to infection and potentially causing disease. The term "unlock" metaphorically refers to the initial breach in the host's defenses, allowing the pathogen to enter and initiate its replication cycle.
