incidence of infection
collocation in Englishmeaningsofincidenceandinfection
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incidence
noun[C usually singular]
uk/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/us/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
an event, or the rate at which ...
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infection
noun[C or U]
uk/ɪnˈfek.ʃən/us/ɪnˈfek.ʃən/
a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered ...
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(Definition ofincidenceandinfectionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Note that # i the figure gives the trueincidenceofinfectionrather than the observed incidence through notification.
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Firstly, control at the national level to reduce theincidenceofinfectionand minimize the risk of introduction to other parts of the region.
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In contrast, we found that the difference inincidenceofinfectionwas greatest in the last decade compared to the 1980s.
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Some of the advantageous changes resulted from conscious attempts to reduce theincidenceofinfection.
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The major disadvantage of anthelminthics is that although they rapidly reduce morbidity and prevalence, they only slowly influence theincidenceofinfection.
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Selective vaccination, on the other hand, has virtually no effect on the force of infection, and thus reduces theincidenceofinfectionin pregnancy in a roughly proportional manner.
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An attempt was made to find out the level of exposure to leptospires, to estimate theincidenceofinfectionand to identity the risk factors for acquiring infection among children.
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As part of that inquiry, we will consider seeking information about theincidenceofinfectionamong laboratory staff.
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Throughout the world, theincidenceofinfectionwill increase as more complex procedures are introduced and more vulnerable patients treated.
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The communicable disease surveillance centre receives around one hundred reports of laboratory identifications each year; however, the trueincidenceofinfectionis unknown.
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Incidenceofinfectionis closely linked to vector activity, for example, mosquito-borne viruses are more common in the summer.
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The results were astounding as theincidenceofinfectionwas reduced by approximately 75%.
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The highincidenceofinfectionwas prevalent in females and children ages 1014 years of age.
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Theincidenceofinfectionin canaries and finches is believed to be lower than in psittacine birds.
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Animal husbandry practices can decrease theincidenceofinfection.
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The percent positive increases with theincidenceofinfection, peaking with the peak incidence of influenza (see figure).
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