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## Clamscan

`clamscan` is ClamAV's command line virus scanner. It can be used to scan files and/or directories for viruses. In order for clamscan to work proper, the ClamAV virus database files must be installed on the system you are using clamscan on.
The general usage of clamscan is: clamscan [options] [file/directory/-]
For more detailed help, type 'man clamscan' or 'clamscan -help'.