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Virus


A virus is a microscopic organism that causes infection and disease. Viral illnesses can range from mild to severe, including examples such as the common cold, West Nile virus, polio, and smallpox.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerChristine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology
Last RevisedJuly 8, 2010

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