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cross infection

/krɒs ɪnˈfekʃən/

Traducción: Transmisión de microorganismos dañinos de una persona, objeto o entorno a otro, que suele ocurrir en instituciones médicas y provoca la propagación de enfermedades.

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/krɒs ɪnˈfekʃən/C1formalmedical
  • esTransmisión de microorganismos dañinos de una persona, objeto o entorno a otro, que suele ocurrir en instituciones médicas y provoca la propagación de enfermedades.

The transfer of harmful microorganisms from one person, object, or environment to another, typically occurring in healthcare settings and leading to the spread of disease.

  1. Transmission of infectionB2formal

    The transfer of an infectious agent from one person, object, or environment to another, typically in a healthcare setting.

    esInfección cruzada

    • Hospitals take strict measures to prevent cross infection between patients.
    • Poor hand hygiene is a major cause of cross infection in clinics.
    • The isolation ward was designed to minimize the risk of cross infection.