Virus Shedding

The expelling of virus particles from the body. Important routes include the respiratory tract, genital tract (important in INFECTIOUS DISEASE TRANSMISSION, VERTICAL), and intestinal tract.

Year introduced: 1993

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Tree Number(s): G07.925

MeSH Unique ID: D017201

Entry Terms:

• Shedding, Virus
• Viral Shedding
• Shedding, Viral

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Virus Shedding