Medical Understanding the Duration of a Virus Infection

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The duration of virus presence in the bloodstream after infection varies significantly based on individual immune response and the specific virus involved. Generally, the virus remains until the immune system effectively clears it or it leads to severe health consequences. In some instances, the virus can persist in the body for years, allowing for potential transmission to others. Additionally, certain viruses may hide in cells, leading to possible recurrences of active infection even when not detectable in the bloodstream.
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Do you know how long I will have the virus spread all over the body's blood veins after I have an infection ?
 
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Until your immunes system clears the virus or the virus kills you.
In some cases it can take years for the virus to kill you, in the meantime you can infect others.
In other cases the virus can hide in cells, so while it may not be in the circulatory system, it is still in your body and you will probably have recurrences of active infection.
 
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