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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. pathological processes and conditions
  3. infection
  4. cross infection

Preferred term

cross infection

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Infection contracted between individual organisms with different pathogens, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses, and parasites. The infection could also be acquired from the surrounding environment, contaminated equipment, or health and animal care personnel.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • hospital-acquired infection
  • hospital-associated infection
  • hospital infection
  • nosocomial infection

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/147765

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