in·fec·tion 
/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ noun
plural in·fec·tions /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ noun 1 [noncount] : the act or process of infecting someone or something : the state of being infected
▪ Poor hygiene can increase the danger of infection. ▪ The wound has so far remained free of infection. ▪ steps you can take to decrease your computer's risk of infection 2 [count] : a disease caused by germs that enter the body
▪ viral/bacterial infections ▪ a painful ear infection
▪ Poor hygiene can increase the danger of infection. ▪ The wound has so far remained free of infection. ▪ steps you can take to decrease your computer's risk of infection
▪ viral/bacterial infections ▪ a painful ear infection
