Understanding Viscerotropic Viruses: A Guide to Their Impact on Internal Organs

Viscerotropic refers to a virus or other pathogen that targets and infects the internal organs of an organism, such as the liver, lungs, or brain. This type of infection can cause severe damage to the affected organs and can be life-threatening.

For example, hepatitis B virus is viscerotropic because it primarily infects the liver and can cause liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Similarly, HIV is viscerotropic because it targets the immune system and can cause opportunistic infections in various internal organs.

In contrast, an organism that is not viscerotropic may only infect the skin or mucous membranes, causing milder symptoms.

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