Viral disease

Viral disease
Other namesViral infection
Types of viral diseases
SpecialtyInfectious disease
CausesVirus
MedicationAntiviral drugs

A viral disease (or viral infection) occurs when an organism's body is invaded by pathogenic viruses, and infectious virus particles (virions) attach to and enter susceptible cells.

Examples include the common cold, gastroenteritis, COVID-19, the flu, and rabies.

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