RISK OF INFECTION

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does risk of infection mean? 

• RISK OF INFECTION (noun)
  The noun RISK OF INFECTION has 1 sense:

1. the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred

  Familiarity information: RISK OF INFECTION used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• RISK OF INFECTION (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Synonyms:

risk; risk of infection

Hypernyms ("risk of infection" is a kind of...):

chance; probability (a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible)

 Context examples 

Patients are at an increased risk of infection because of the low white cell counts.

(Felty Syndrome, NCI Thesaurus)

A condition in which the level of immunoglobulins (antibodies) in the blood is low and the risk of infection is high.

(Hypogammaglobulinemia, NCI Dictionary)

Having too few neutrophils increases the risk of infection.

(Febrile neutropenia, NCI Dictionary)

They can keep a person alive, but can also increase the risk of infection.

(Critical Care, NIH)

The process, which may be repeated several times a day, can be painful and carries a risk of infection.

(Brazilian researchers eye biosensors to monitor diabetes, SciDev.Net)

This knowledge can guide the development of an organic synthetic adhesive that would reduce the risk of infection and scarring compared to stitches and staples and could be applied rapidly and simply.

(New studies may bring slug-made glues closer to use in medicine, Wikinews)

You may be able to reduce your risk of infection by washing your hands often with soap and water, not touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, and avoiding close contact with people who are sick.

(Coronavirus Infections, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)