Transmission of Enteric Viruses through Saliva

by Gertrud U. Rey Norovirus and rotavirus are considered to be enteric pathogens because they are traditionally thought to be transmitted by the fecal-oral route; i.e., when consuming food prepared by someone who did not wash their hands properly after using the bathroom. Unlike rabies virus, which replicates in the salivary glands and transmits through […]
Source: virology blog - Category: Virology Authors: Tags: Basic virology Gertrud Rey enteric virus fecal-oral route IgA mammary glands norovirus rotavirus saliva salivary glands SIGA transmission Source Type: blogs