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Definition of Viruses

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Viruses: Small living particles that can infect cells and change how the cells function. Infection with a virus can cause a person to develop symptoms. The disease and symptoms that are caused depend on the type of virus and the type of cells that are infected.

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