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SELF-ISOLATION [1 record]

Record 1 2021-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Epidemiology
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Protection of Life
DEF

A preventive measure against the spread of an infectious disease in which an infected person chooses to avoid contact with non-infected people during the communicable period of the disease.

CONT

Self-isolation means avoiding situations where you could infect other people. It is a good way to help prevent the spread of infections like COVID-19.

OBS

Not to be confused with voluntary quarantine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épidémiologie
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Sécurité des personnes
DEF

Mesure de prévention de la propagation d'une maladie infectieuse au cours de laquelle une personne infectée décide d'éviter les contacts avec les personnes non infectées pendant la période de transmissibilité de la maladie.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec la quarantaine volontaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Epidemiología
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Protección de las personas
OBS

No confundir con cuarentena voluntaria.

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