imported infection
nounUK /ɪmˈpɔːtɪd ɪnˈfekʃən/
US /ɪmˈpɔːrtɪd ɪnˈfekʃən/
A sickness that comes into a place from somewhere else.
The doctor said the imported infection came from a country far away.
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2. An infection brought into a hospital or care setting from outside.
The clinic screened patients for imported infections before admission.
3. A disease introduced to a new region through trade or travel.
Health officials monitored the port for imported infections.
4. An infection acquired abroad and diagnosed after returning home.
The traveler was treated for an imported infection after the trip.