Infection
| Infection | |
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| Term | Infection |
| Short definition | infection (in-FEK-avoid) The entry and growth of germs in the body. The germs can be bacteria, viruses, yeast, fungi or other microorganisms. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
infection - (pronounced) (in-FEK-avoid) The entry and growth of germs in the body. The germs can be bacteria, viruses, yeast, fungi or other microorganisms. Infections can start anywhere in the body and spread anywhere. Infection can cause fever and other health problems, depending on where in the body it occurs. When the body's immune system is strong, it can often fight the germs and cure an infection. Some cancer treatments can weaken the immune system, which can lead to infection
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