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infectious agent
 

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Noun infectious agent has 1 sense
  1. infectious agent, infective agent - an agent capable of producing infection
    --1 is a kind of agent
    --1 has particulars: virus; pathogen

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Infectious Agent

Noun: An infectious agent, also known as a pathogen or germ, refers to a biological agent or organism capable of causing infections or diseases in susceptible hosts.

Example sentences:

  • The laboratory identified the infectious agent responsible for the recent outbreak.
  • Proper hand hygiene is important in preventing the spread of infectious agents.
  • The doctor recommended taking antibiotics to kill the infectious agent.

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