smitteførende
Smitteførende is a Norwegian term used to describe a person, animal, or object that is capable of transmitting an infectious agent to others. In health and public health contexts, the label highlights the potential for spread rather than the mere presence of infection.
In epidemiology, infectiousness varies during the course of an illness and depends on factors such as the
The concept informs infection-control practices. Identifying smitteførende individuals helps determine appropriate measures such as isolation, quarantine,
Smitteførende is closely related to, but distinct from, related terms. Smittsom describes how easily a disease