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Physiological Phenomena > Virus Shedding

Preferred term

Virus Shedding  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Shedding, Viral
  • Viral Shedding

Note

  • do not confuse with VIRUS RELEASE

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 93

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D017201

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