NLM Logo

Viral Load MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Viral Load
Tree Number(s)
E01.370.225.875.950
E05.200.875.950
G06.920.850
Unique ID
D019562
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D019562
Scope Note
The quantity of measurable virus in a body fluid. Change in viral load, measured in plasma, is sometimes used as a SURROGATE MARKER in disease progression.
Entry Term(s)
Viral Burden
Virus Titer
Public MeSH Note
97
History Note
97
Date Introduced
1997/01/01
Last Updated
2011/06/24
Viral Load Preferred
Virus Titer Related
page delivered in 0.193s