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infectivity

/ˌɪnfekˈtɪvɪti/

/ˌɪnfɛkˈtɪvəti/

infectivitynoun

infectivities

Translations

The infectivity of the virus determines how quickly it can spread.

Инфективность вируса определяет, как быстро он может распространяться.

Definitions

The ability of a pathogen to establish an infection in a host.

The infectivity of the virus was a major concern for public health officials.

The degree to which a disease is able to spread from one individual to another.

Researchers are studying the infectivity of the new strain to determine its potential impact on the population.

The proportion of individuals exposed to a pathogen who become infected.

Measles has an infectivity approaching 90% among susceptible populations.

Synonyms

infectivityadjective

/ˌɪnfekˈtɪvɪti/

/ˌɪnfɛkˈtɪvəti/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "infectivity rate").

Definitions

Relating to or associated with infectivity; used attributively before a noun.

Scientists compared infectivity levels using an infectivity assay.