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virology  

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  • Virology is the study of virus structure, assembly, biology, and pathogenesis (ability to cause disease). Virology is often classified with bacteriology (the study of bacteria) under the term “microbiology” to include the study of all microscopic organisms. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Virology]

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