Viremia

Viremia
Viremia
Other names	Viraemia
Specialty	Infectious disease

Viremia is a medical condition where viruses enter the bloodstream and hence have access to the rest of the body. It is similar to bacteremia, a condition where bacteria enter the bloodstream.^[1] The name comes from combining the word "virus" with the Greek word for "blood" (haima). It usually lasts for 4 to 5 days in the primary condition.

^ Ryan KJ, Ray CG, eds. (2004). Sherris Medical Microbiology (4th ed.). McGraw Hill. p. 881. ISBN 978-0-8385-8529-0.

[Sherris-1] Ryan KJ, Ray CG, eds. (2004). Sherris Medical Microbiology (4th ed.). McGraw Hill. p. 881. ISBN 978-0-8385-8529-0.

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