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infection
The entry of pathogens such as viruses or bacteria into an organism and their multiplication there, which can lead to illness.
Eine Infektion mit dem Grippevirus kann Fieber und Gliederschmerzen verursachen.
An infection with the flu virus can cause fever and body aches.
'Die Infektion' (infection) belongs to a word family. The related verb is 'sich infizieren' (to become infected), and the adjective is 'infektiös' (infectious/contagious).
Man kann sich mit verschiedenen Krankheiten infizieren.
You can become infected with various diseases.
To name the pathogen, use the preposition 'mit' (+ dative). To express what you are protecting yourself against, use 'vor' (+ dative).
Er leidet an einer Infektion mit einem seltenen Bakterium.
He is suffering from an infection with a rare bacterium.
Common verbs used in connection with an infection as an illness are 'eine Infektion behandeln' (to treat an infection), 'eine Infektion bekommen' (to get an infection), or 'sich eine Infektion zuziehen' (to contract an infection).
Bei einer bakteriellen Infektion verschreibt der Arzt oft Antibiotika.
For a bacterial infection, the doctor often prescribes antibiotics.
You can recognize the technical meaning in IT from words like 'Computer' (computer), 'Netzwerk' (network), 'Software' (software), 'Virus' (virus), or 'Trojaner' (Trojan) in the same sentence.
Die Infektion des gesamten Netzwerks legte die Firma lahm.
The infection of the entire network brought the company to a standstill.
transmission / transfer
'die Übertragung' and 'die Infektion' can both occur in the context of diseases. 'die Übertragung' describes the route or process by which pathogens get from one person to another. 'die Infektion' means that the pathogens enter the body and multiply there, or the illness itself. The words can be confused because an infection can develop after transmission. But not every transmission automatically leads to an infection. In technology, 'Infektion' can also mean that malware enters a computer system.
Nach der Reise hatte Paul eine Infektion und blieb zwei Tage im Bett.
After the trip, Paul had an infection and stayed in bed for two days.
Regelmäßiges Händewaschen kann die Übertragung von Viren verringern.
Regular handwashing can reduce the transmission of viruses.