degeneratívir
Degeneratívir is a term used in some speculative and exploratory virology discussions to describe a proposed class of viruses linked to progressive degenerative diseases in host tissues, particularly within the nervous system. It is not a formally recognized taxonomic group in major viral classifications, and there is no consensus on its defining criteria. The concept arises from observations of chronic, slowly advancing pathology in which viral involvement is suspected but not yet established as causative in all cases.
Proposed characteristics of degeneratívir include persistent or slow-productive infection, tropism for post-mitotic cells such as neurons
Diagnosis for a putative degeneratívir scenario would rely on molecular detection of viral genomes or proteins
Research on degeneratívir is in early stages, with ongoing discussions about terminology, criteria, and the interpretation