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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Research, Technology, Methods > pathological processes and conditions > viral shedding
Preferred Term:

viral shedding

Definition:
The expelling of virus particles from the body. Important routes include the respiratory tract, genital tract, and intestinal tract. Virus shedding is an important means of vertical transmission.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
pathological processes and conditions
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • virus shedding
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/206477
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