Ikkesymptomatisk
Ikkesymptomatisk refers to a state where an individual is infected with a pathogen or has a medical condition but does not exhibit any noticeable symptoms. This means that while the underlying disease process is present, it does not manifest in any observable signs or feelings that the person experiences. For example, a person can be infected with a virus, like the flu or COVID-19, and be contagious, yet feel perfectly healthy.
This phenomenon is significant in public health because ikkesymptomatisk individuals can unknowingly transmit infections to others.
In some medical contexts, "ikkesymptomatisk" can also refer to an underlying condition that is not causing problems