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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Infections
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Infecciones
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Infecções
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Synonyms English:
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Infection
Infection and Infestation
Infections and Infestations
Infestation and Infection
Infestations and Infections
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Tree Number:
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C01
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Definition English:
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Invasion of the host organism by microorganisms or their toxins that can cause pathological conditions or diseases. |
Indexing Annotation English:
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general only; prefer specifics; /prev = INFECTION CONTROL but see note there
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Entry Combination - descr/qualif English:
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Infections/prevention & control use Infection Control
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See Related English:
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Anti-Infective Agents
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History Note English:
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2020; was Infection 1963-2019; /prevention & control was INFECTION/prevention & control 1966-91
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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7414
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Unique Identifier:
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D007239
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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