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Infectious Disorder
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A disorder resulting from the presence and activity of a microbial, viral, fungal, or parasitic agent. It can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact. [ ]
Term info
Label
Infectious Disorder
Synonyms
- Clinical Infection
- ID
- INFECTION
- Infection
- Infectious
- Infectious Disease
- Infectious Diseases and Manifestations
- Infectious Disorder
- infection
Subsets
NCIT_C99147, NCIT_C118464, NCIT_C118168, NCIT_C101859, NCIT_C62596, NCIT_C90259, NCIT_C66830, NCIT_C128453, NCIT_C158035, NCIT_C61410, NCIT_C158520, NCIT_C54450, NCIT_C156952, NCIT_C116977, NCIT_C96388
ALT DEFINITION
A disorder resulting from the presence and activity of a microbial, viral, or parasitic agent. It can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact. (NCI), Invasion and multiplication of germs in the body. Infections can occur in any part of the body and can spread throughout the body. The germs may be bacteria, viruses, yeast, or fungi. They can cause a fever and other problems, depending on where the infection occurs. When the body's natural defense system is strong, it can often fight the germs and prevent infection. Some cancer treatments can weaken the natural defense system., A disorder resulting from the presence and activity of a microbial, viral, fungal, or parasitic agent. It can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact.
Contributing Source
CTRP, FDA, MedDRA, CDISC, NICHD, CPTAC
Display Name
Infectious Disorder
FDA Table
Patient Code (Appendix B)
Has CDRH Parent
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C54450
Has NICHD Parent
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C2991
Legacy Concept Name
Infectious_Disorder
Maps To
Infection, Other and unspecified infectious diseases
NICHD Hierarchy Term
Infectious Disorder
Preferred Name
Infectious Disorder
Semantic Type
Disease or Syndrome
UMLS CUI
C0009450
code
C26726