infection Synonyms

contagion transmission pollution tormentor toxin transmittance tuberculosis ulcer ulceration unwellness upset virus tetanic taint problem pus redness sanies septicity sickness soiling sore suppuration suscitation syndrome vitiation whitlow zymosis pathogen noxiousness pollutant bugs Ramsay Hunt syndrome strep communicable disease germs pathogens disorders contagious disease contaminant purulence zymotic infection is often used in a definite and limited sense of thetransmission of affections without direct contact of individuals orimmediate application or introduction of the morbific agent incontradistinction to contagion which then implies transmission bydirect contact infestation infectious disease flu toxoid befoulment