Infection

Infection is the invasion of an organism's body tissues by disease-causing agents. The disease is caused by the invading agents multiplying. As they multiply, they produce toxins and damage host tissues.^[1][2] Infectious disease, also known as 'transmissible disease' or 'communicable disease', is illness resulting from an infection.

1. ↑ Definition of "infection" from several medical dictionaries - Retrieved on 2012-04-03
2. ↑ "Utilizing antibiotics agents effectively will preserve present day medication". News Ghana. 21 November 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.