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infectious 1. (of a disease) capable of being transmitted 2. (of a disease) caused by microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, or protozoa 3. causing or transmitting infection 4. International law a. tainting or capable of tainting with illegality b. rendering liable to seizure or forfeiture infectious [in′fek·shəs] (medicine) Caused by infection. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We describe the etiology of infective endocarditis in this country. Infective endocarditis, a serious infection of the endocardium of the heart, particularly the heart valves, is associated with a high degree of illness and death. aureus) blood stream infections (bacteremia) and infective endocarditis (infection of the heart valves). |
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