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Integrates its RNA genome into the host genome.

first RNA to DNA with reverse transcriptase
then injects DNA into host genome with integrase

Sounds complicated! The advantage is likely as in HIV: once inside the cell, it can remain hidden far away from the cell surface, but still infections.

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