Before revision: A related term is the shedding period, which is defined as the period during which a host or patient excretes pathogens through saliva, urine, feces or other bodily fluids.
After revision: A related term is the duration of shedding or the shedding time duration, which is defined as the period during which a host or patient excretes pathogens through saliva, urine, feces or other bodily fluids.