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PORTAL EXIT [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Epidemiology
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
DEF

The means by which an infectious agent leaves a host's body.

CONT

The portal of exit usually corresponds to the site where the pathogen is localized.

OBS

For example, respiratory droplets, feces, urine or blood can be portals of exit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épidémiologie
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
DEF

Moyen utilisé par un agent infectieux pour quitter le corps d'un hôte.

OBS

Par exemple, les gouttelettes provenant des voies respiratoires, les selles, l'urine ou le sang peuvent être des portes de sortie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Epidemiología
  • Microbiología y parasitología
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