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. 2013 Jun 18;14(7):654–659. doi: 10.1038/ni.2614

Figure 1. Anatomical locations of resident viruses in humans.

Figure 1

The human body is populated by resident viruses that include both prokaryotic and eukaryotic viruses. These viruses are associated with various tissues, including the oral cavity, nasopharynx, gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts, and the skin surface. Studies that identified viruses in various host tissues are referenced.