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cross-infection

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cross-infection,
n the transmission of a communicable disease from one person to another because of a poor barrier protection.


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Following overt infection of 2 birds per cage, and the natural cross-infection of the 8 cage mates, serum samples were taken from each of the 10 birds at the intervals indicated in Figure 1.
Owen Mumford's Unistick 3 needle point is hidden before use and automatically retracts after use to avoid accidental needlestick injuries and cross-infection.
After accusation of political correctness and criticism by such as the Mayor of Fredericton, the Bible ban, purportedly to avoid cross-infection, was extended to phone books and directions.
 
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