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Common collocations with infection in American Collocation

infection noun

US /ɪnˈfekʃ(ə)n/

prevent or try to prevent infection

avoid
guard against
prevent
protect against
stop

To avoid infection, try to follow these simple rules.

cause infection

cause

The cracks in the skin may allow bacteria to enter and cause infection.

attempt to get rid of infection

combat
control
fight
resist
treat

Positive thinking has been found to boost the body’s immune system so we can better fight infection.

get rid of infection

eliminate
eradicate

There is no intention to continue vaccination beyond what is necessary to contain the epidemic and eliminate infection.

reduce infection

reduce

The first national campaign to encourage hand cleaning by hospital staff in order to reduce infection has been announced.

spread infection

spread

Good hygiene can cut down the risk of spreading infection.

prove that infection is present

detect

By doing both tests simultaneously it should be possible to detect infection in these animals.

arise
cause something
clear up
occur
persist
spread

Acute infections cause a very high body temperature.

Most skin infections clear up with no permanent adverse effects.