infektiovaara
Infektiovaara is a Finnish term meaning "infection hazard" or "risk of infection." It is used in medical, occupational safety and public health contexts to indicate the potential for transmission of infectious agents and to prompt appropriate precautions. The concept covers both the probability that exposure will lead to transmission and the severity of consequences for individuals or populations.
Assessment of infektiovaara typically considers the pathogen involved, modes of transmission (contact, droplet, airborne, vector-borne), environmental
Management strategies aim to reduce exposure and limit spread. Common measures include hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette,
Public health authorities use the concept to prioritize interventions, allocate resources and enact legal or administrative