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Concept information

Preferred term

viral shedding

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

Synonyms

  • virus shedding

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/206477

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