infektionsögonblicket
Infektionsögonblicket is a term used to describe the theoretical moment at which a host first becomes infected by a pathogen, marking the transition from exposure to established infection. The concept emphasizes the earliest stage of host–pathogen interaction, from entry to initial replication in host tissues.
In practice, the infektionsögonblicket encompasses exposure, pathogen entry through a susceptible route (such as the respiratory
Several factors influence the infektionsögonblicket, including the infectious dose, virulence determinants of the pathogen, and host
There are different interpretations of the term: some researchers view it as the moment of successful entry
Public health relevance lies in the infektionsögonblicket’s role in transmission modeling, contact tracing, and timing of
See also: incubation period, exposure, transmission, infection.