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Glossary

Infection

The term infection is used when pathogens (bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites) enter a host organism, multiply and consequently trigger symptoms and signs of disease, respectively. The resulting symptoms are termed infectious disease.

Infections are, for example, distinguished by

the organ affected (wound, respiratory system, skin, urinary system),
their origin (endogenous, exogenous),
the transmission path (contact, smear, airborne infection)

Infection — Infection of the skin (dermatitis)

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