No. 5,392 in Chinese
传染源
Source of infection.
In a sentence
传染源是导致疾病传播的关键因素。
The source of infection is the key factor in the spread of diseases.
In this sentence, "传染源" refers to the origin or source from which an infection spreads. It is used in a context discussing a medical or epidemiological concept.
医生正在寻找此次疫情的传染源。
Doctors are seeking the source of infection for this outbreak.
Here, "传染源" is employed to denote the specific origin of an infectious outbreak, implicated in investigative efforts.
保持环境卫生可以减少接触传染源的风险。
Maintaining environmental hygiene can reduce the risk of contact with sources of infection.
In this context, "传染源" is used to highlight the sources that directly contribute to infection spread, linking their existence to preventive measures.
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