Infection

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infection)

Infection is the invasion of a host organism's bodily tissues by disease-causing organisms, their multiplication, and the reaction of host tissues to these organisms and the toxins they produce. Infections are caused by microorganisms such as viruses, prions, bacteria, and viroids, and larger organisms like macroparasites and fungi. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Incubation of a disease

Approved Date
05-Jun-2013

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