Viral Load & Shedding Explained
What does viral load mean?
This means the number of virus particles inside your body. When you become infected with a virus if the number of particles and their replication is very high in your body this is known as a HIGH VIRAL LOAD. If the number of particles and their replication is low, this is known as LOW VIRAL LOAD.
What is Viral Shedding
People who are infected, can spread or ‘SHED’ the virus to their outside surroundings. This is certainly the case with flu viruses and coronavirus.
People with a HIGH VIRAL LOAD will SHED more virus particles than people with a LOW VIRAL LOAD.
Evidence also shows that people with a HIGH VIRAL LOAD tend to experience more tougher to severe symptoms then people with a low viral load.
This is why viral load is considered very important as medical experts know this can determine a person’s symptoms, recovery and spreading power of the virus.
It is also important to note here, that people with a high viral load can sometimes exhibit no symptoms but can spread the virus they are infected with.
Therefore ways to reduce Viral Load advised such as:
- Regular hygiene practices – this will help prevent your body from ingesting more virus particles.
- Social distancing – this will help reduce your exposure to virus particles that may be being shed by infected individuals.
- Wearing protective clothing such as Face Masks and PPE.
We hope you find this information useful!
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