infectious agent

frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc. v analyze (chemical substances) v make an effort or attempt

safety from exposure to infectious agents

n any inanimate object (as a towel or money or clothing or dishes or books or toys etc.) that can transmit infectious agents from one person to another

anything (a person or animal or plant or substance) in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies

the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred n