For Infection we have terms and definitions in 13 topics. The topics are Agriculture, Animal Health, Beer Brewing, Cancer, Dairy Production, HIV and AIDs, Health, Hepatitis B, Medical, Microbiology, Nutrition, Psoriasis and Surgery.

Infection (Agriculture)

The stage when a pathogen is growing in a host and causing damage.

Infection (Animal Health)

An invasion of an organism by a pathogen such as bacteria or viruses. Some infections lead to disease.

Infection (Beer Brewing)

In brewing, an infection refers to significant levels of any microbes in the beer wort other than the desired yeast. Potential infecting microbes include wild yeasts (and other fungi), as well as various bacteria. Symptoms of an infection can vary widely depending on the specific infecting microbe(s), and can include (but are not limited to): mold growing in the fermenter, strange odors and/or flavors, overcarbonated bottles, rings of scum in the bottles, and clumps or strands of gelatinous material.

Infection (Cancer)

Invasion and multiplication of germs in the body. Infections can occur in any part of the body, and can be localized or systemic (spread throughout the body). The germs may be bacteria, viruses, yeast, or fungi. They can cause a fever and other problems, depending on the site of the infection. When the body's natural defense system is strong, it can often fight the germs and prevent infection. Cancer treatment can weaken the natural defense system.

Infection (Dairy Production)

Invasion of an organism by pathogenic microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, and internal parasites.

Infection (HIV and AIDs)

The state or condition in which the body (or part of the body) is invaded by an infectious agent (eg, a bacterium, fungus, or virus), which multiplies and produces an injurious effect (active infection). As related to HIV

Infection (Health)

The invasion of the body by microorganisms that cause disease.

Infection (Hepatitis B)

The results of the presence of harmful microorganisms in the body. Infections can be acute (sudden) or chronic (persistent).

Infection (Medical)

Disease-causing microorganisms that enter the body, multiply, and damage cells or release toxins

Infection (Microbiology)

Invasion by and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissue resulting in disease. Infection is not synonymous with infectious disease; the result may be inapparent (see Inapparent infection) or manifest (see Infectious disease). The presence of living infectious agents on exterior surfaces of the body, or on articles of apparel or soiled articles, is not infection, but represents contamination of such surfaces and articles. (See Infestation and Contamination).

Infection (Nutrition)

Invasion of the body tissues by disease-causing organisms such as viruses, protozoa, fungi or bacteria..

Infection (Psoriasis)

The invasion of the body by microorganisms that reproduce and multiply, causing disease.

Infection (Surgery)

The invasion of the body by microorganisms that cause disease.

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