Phrases with «latent virus»

A latent virus refers to a type of virus that remains hidden or inactive within a person or organism. It does not show any signs or cause any disease symptoms immediately. Instead, it can stay dormant for a long time, sometimes years, before getting activated and causing an active infection. Full definition

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Sentences with «latent virus»

In healthy people, such latent viruses are kept in check by the immune system. (sciencedaily.com)
Another problem is that all people normally carry latent viruses, which a healthy, functioning immune system usually keeps in check. (newscientist.com)
«These results identify drug candidates that may prevent activation of latent viruses in astrocytes,» Schneider concluded. (sciencedaily.com)
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Phrases with «latent virus»

Sentences with «latent virus»

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