Journal of Infection
Journal of Infection
The Journal of Infection (jʊər.nəl ɒv ɪn.fɛk.ʃən) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes original research articles in the field of infectious diseases. The journal is dedicated to advancing the understanding of pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology, and prevention of infectious diseases in both the hospital and community.
Etymology
The term "Journal of Infection" is derived from the English words "journal" (from the Old French jurnal, meaning 'daily'), and "infection" (from the Latin infectio, meaning 'staining or dyeing'). In this context, it refers to a regularly published collection of articles related to the study of infections.
Related Terms
- Infectious Disease: A disease caused by the invasion of a host by agents whose activities harm the host's tissues (that is, they cause disease) and can be transmitted to other individuals.
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Pathogenesis: The biological mechanism that leads to a diseased state.
- Peer Review: The evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competences as the producers of the work.
- Medical Journal: A periodical publication intended to communicate the latest research and developments in medicine and health.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Journal of Infection
- Wikipedia's article - Journal of Infection
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