Definition

Noun: 1. An infection caused by a virus that is pathogenic to humans: A disease state resulting from the invasion and multiplication of a virus within the body's cells, leading to illness. This is the primary and most common meaning.

Usage

The term "viral infection" is used to describe the condition of being infected by a virus. It is a medical and general term. - It is commonly used in healthcare, public health, and everyday contexts to discuss illnesses. - It is often modified by the specific virus (e.g., "influenza viral infection") or the affected body system (e.g., "respiratory viral infection").

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with a common viral infection and advised to rest and hydrate.
• Many childhood illnesses, such as chickenpox, are caused by a viral infection.
• Antibiotics are ineffective against a viral infection; they only work on bacterial infections.

Advanced Usage

• "To contract a viral infection": To acquire or become infected with a virus.
  • He contracted a severe viral infection while traveling.
• "Viral infection control": Measures taken to prevent the spread of viral diseases.
  • Hospitals have strict protocols for viral infection control.

Variants and Related Words

• Viral (adjective): Relating to or caused by a virus.
  • She has a viral illness.
• Infection (noun): The process of infecting or the state of being infected.
  • The wound was at risk of infection.
• Viremia (noun): The presence of viruses in the blood.
  • The test confirmed viremia.

Synonyms

• Viral disease: A disease caused by a virus.
• Virus infection: Another term for infection caused by a virus.

Antonyms

• Bacterial infection: An infection caused by bacteria.
• Non-infectious disease: A disease not caused by a pathogen, such as a genetic or metabolic disorder.

Related Phrases and Collocations

• Fight off a viral infection: The body's immune response to clear a virus.
  • Her immune system is fighting off the viral infection.
• Susceptible to viral infection: Having an increased risk of getting infected by viruses.
  • Elderly individuals are often more susceptible to viral infection.

Noun

1. infection by a virus that is pathogenic to humans