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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.
infection
The illness itself caused by pathogens; the contagion.
Der Arzt behandelte die Infektion mit einem Antibiotikum.
The doctor treated the infection with an antibiotic.
infection
In information technology, the entry of malware (such as viruses or Trojans) into a computer system.
Die Infektion des Computers erfolgte durch einen E-Mail-Anhang.
The infection of the computer occurred through an email attachment.
'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.
inflammation
Both words can apply to a sick or reddened part of the body, but they focus on different things. “Infektion” refers to pathogens entering and multiplying, while “Entzündung” refers to the body’s reaction to this or to an injury. Use the respective word for the process you mean.
Die Untersuchung zeigte eine Infektion der Wunde durch Bakterien.
The examination showed that bacteria had infected the wound.
Die Untersuchung zeigte eine Entzündung der Wunde mit Rötung und Schwellung.
The examination showed inflammation in the wound, with redness and swelling.
