Experimental Factor Ontology

Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://www.ebi.ac.uk/efo/EFO_0005741
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Preferred Name

infectious disease

Definitions
A disease whose physical basis is an infectious agent A disorder directly resulting from the presence and activity of a microbial, viral, or parasitic agent in humans. It can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Replaces 'infection' in disease hierarchy. OBI imported term infection is moved to pathologic process. This class is a container class for infectious diseases, not the process of infection itself.
Synonyms
clinical infection
disease by infectious agent
transmissible disease
disorder due to infection
infectious diseases and manifestations
infectious disease
communicable disease
infectious disorder
infection
infectious
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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