a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain

of or relating to infection

(pathology) the phase in the development of an infection between the time a pathogen enters the body and the time the first symptoms appear

caused by infection or capable of causing infection

of or relating to infection

contaminate with a disease or microorganism

an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by the pinworm Enterobius vermicularis; occurs especially in children

a purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail

bacterial infection limited to a specific organ or region especially one causing symptoms elsewhere

an infection that is acquired at a hospital or other healthcare facility

any infection caused by a microorganism that does not normally cause disease in humans; occurs in persons with abnormally functioning immune systems (as AIDS patients or transplant patients receiving immunosuppressive drugs)

(pathology) the phase in the development of an infection between the time a pathogen enters the body and the time the first symptoms appear