viremia

(noun)

A medical condition where viruses enter the bloodstream and hence have access to the rest of the body.

Related Terms

Examples of viremia in the following topics:

  • Arboviral Encephalitis

    • Arthropod vectors transmit the virus upon biting, allowing the virus to enter the circulatory system and replicate and shed additional infection into the bloodstream (viremia).
    • Arboviruses usually stimulate the production of interferons and antibodies, which help to diminish the extent of viremia.