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viral infections  

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  • There are more than 400 different viruses that are capable of infecting humans. Other viruses such as bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria), plant viruses and animal viruses also exist. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Viral Infections]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/viral_infections

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