“Viral load” is one of the more ominous-sounding medical terms emerging during the coronavirus outbreak. It’s an important metric that virologists consider, but what exactly does it signify? Viral ...

Your viral load gives you an idea of how much of the HIV virus is in your body. The test measures the number of HIV copies in a milliliter of blood. Your test results help your doctor follow what's ...

The risk of getting infected with COVID-19 disease is higher among healthcare workers who are in close contact with infected patients A higher viral infective dose or more viruses a person comes in ...

Cruise ship passengers who embarked from the coast of Argentina in mid-March were unaware that they were living in a COVID-19 hotspot for more than a week after the ship departed. The reason why these ...