Virus counter
Virus Counter
Virus Counter (pronunciation: /ˈvʌɪrəs ˈkaʊntər/) is a term used in the field of Virology and Epidemiology to refer to the process or mechanism used to quantify the number of virus particles in a specific sample or environment.
Etymology
The term 'Virus Counter' is derived from the Latin word 'virus', meaning 'poison' or 'slime', and the Old French 'conteor', meaning 'to count'. It was first used in the context of virology in the early 20th century.
Definition
A Virus Counter is a device or method used to count the number of virus particles in a sample. This is often done in a laboratory setting using techniques such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Flow Cytometry, or Electron Microscopy. The count obtained can be used to determine the viral load in a patient's blood, the concentration of virus in a vaccine, or the level of viral contamination in an environment.
Related Terms
- Viral Load: The amount of virus in a person's blood. It is often used as a measure of the severity of a viral infection and the effectiveness of antiviral treatment.
- Viral Titer: The concentration of virus in a solution. It is usually expressed as the number of infectious units per volume of fluid.
- Viral Enumeration: The process of counting the number of virus particles in a sample. This can be done using a variety of techniques, including PCR, flow cytometry, and electron microscopy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Virus counter
- Wikipedia's article - Virus counter
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