Viral titer
Viral Titer
Viral titer (pronounced: /ˈvaɪrəl ˈtaɪtər/) is a term used in virology to describe the concentration of virus particles in a solution. It is often expressed as the number of infectious units per volume of fluid, such as plaque-forming units (PFU) per milliliter (mL).
Etymology
The term "titer" originates from the French word "titre", which translates to "title" or "rank". In this context, it refers to the concentration or strength of a substance in a solution. The prefix "viral" is derived from the Latin "virus", meaning "poison" or "slime".
Related Terms
- Virology: The study of viruses and virus-like agents, including their taxonomy, disease-producing properties, cultivation and genetics.
- Virus: A small infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism.
- Plaque-forming unit (PFU): A measure used in virology to describe the number of virus particles capable of forming plaques per unit volume.
- Infectious unit: A measure of the number of particles of a pathogen (such as a virus) that are capable of infecting host cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Viral titer
- Wikipedia's article - Viral titer
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