What is the Spanish word for "infection"?

Learn how to say "infection" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

infection

Spanish

infección

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Examples of how to use "infection" in Spanish

English
The doctor gave me medicine for my infection.
Spanish
El médico me dio medicinas para mi infección.
English
The doctor confirmed the infection yesterday morning.
Spanish
El médico confirmó la infección ayer por la mañana.
English
A mild infection can cause a low fever.
Spanish
Una infección leve puede causar fiebre baja.
English
She feared the infection would slow her recovery.
Spanish
Ella temía que la infección retrasara su recuperación.
English
Clean the wound to prevent infection and pain.
Spanish
Limpia la herida para prevenir la infección y el dolor.

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