Infectious Conditions (Anti-Infective)
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Infective Diseases |
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Anti Fungal |
| Caused by the invasion of a host by agents whose activities harm the host’s tissues |
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Fungi are microorganisms that include yeasts and moulds. |
Anti-infectious
pertaining to an agent that prevents or treats infection
Infection
1. the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms that reproduce and multiply, causing disease by local cellular injury, secretion of a toxin, or antigen-antibody reaction in the host.
2. a disease caused by the invasion of the body by pathogenic microoorganisms.
Reference
Anderson KN(Ed). Mosby's Medical, Nursing & Allied Health Dictionary. 4th ed. USA: Mosby - Year Book, Inc; 1994, Page103, 808
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