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cross infection

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Noun1.cross infection - an infection that is acquired at a hospital or other healthcare facility
nonsocial infection
infection - the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms


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The girls were placed in separate incubators, a standard practice to reduce the risk of cross infection.
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The presence of blood secretions in a high percentage of intubated anesthesia patients' airways presents a potential cross infection risk from prions as well as other agents," said Karen Wilkins, Director Scientific and Laboratory Services, Pall Medical.
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