WordNet
focal infection
n. bacterial infection limited to a specific organ or region especially one causing symptoms elsewhere
Usage examples of "focal infection".
There are several factors, some or all of which may be concerned in the cause of rheumatism, such as, focal infection, acidity, heredity, toxaemia, and exposure to inclement weather.
There was plague on MacArthur, something new to our doctors, and we don't know the focal infection center or the vector.