Infection

An infection is the invasion and colonization of a living organism by harmful microorganisms—such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites—that can cause disease.

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An infection is the invasion and colonization of a living organism by harmful microorganisms—such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites—that can cause disease. When these pathogens enter your body and begin to multiply, your immune system detects them as threats and launches a response to eliminate them.

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