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Locus of Infection

Description:

The "locus of infection" refers to the site or specific area within an organism where a pathogen or infectious agent successfully establishes and grows, resulting in an infection.

Sample Sentences:

• The respiratory system is commonly the locus of infection for many respiratory illnesses such as influenza.
• When the pathogen enters the bloodstream, it can find the heart valves as a potential locus of infection.
• Identifying the locus of infection is crucial in providing effective treatment to the patient.
• The surgeon located the locus of infection within the patient's abdomen and performed an immediate surgical drainage.

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