No. 284 in Korean
감염증
Infectious disease.
In a sentence
감염증이 급속히 확산되고 있습니다.
The infectious disease is spreading rapidly.
Here, '감염증' refers to a general infectious disease that is spreading.
감염증 예방을 위해 손을 자주 씻으세요.
Wash your hands frequently to prevent infectious diseases.
In this sentence, '감염증' is used to discuss preventative measures against infectious diseases.
그는 감염증을 치료하기 위해 병원에 갔습니다.
He went to the hospital to treat his infectious disease.
This usage of '감염증' indicates a specific infectious disease being addressed in the context of seeking treatment.
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