viiruskoormus
Viiruskoormus, also known as viral load, refers to the amount of virus present in a person's body at a given time. It is typically measured in copies of viral RNA or DNA per milliliter of blood or other bodily fluids. Monitoring viral load is crucial in managing viral infections, particularly in the context of HIV and hepatitis C.
In HIV infection, viral load is a key indicator of the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART). A
In hepatitis C, viral load is used to assess the response to antiviral treatment. A sustained virologic
Viral load testing is typically performed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology, which can detect and