Phenomena and Processes

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Viral Shedding
  • Shedding, Viral
  • Shedding, Virus

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with VIRUS RELEASE

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History Note

93

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  1. G07.925

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Virus Shedding. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017201. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017201
  2. Virus Shedding. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q115604141