infective agent

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Noun infective agent has 1 sense

infectious agent, infective agent - an agent capable of producing infection
--₁ is a kind of agent
--₁ has particulars: virus; pathogen

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Infective Agent

Definition: An infective agent, also known as a pathogen, is a microorganism or a non-living substance that can cause an infection, disease, or illness in a host organism.

Example sentences:

The doctor determined that the patient's illness was caused by a viral infective agent.
Washing hands frequently helps reduce the risk of spreading infective agents.
Bacteria, viruses, and fungi are common types of infective agents.

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