latent infection


la·tent in·fec·tion

an asymptomatic infection capable of manifesting symptoms under particular circumstances or if activated.

latent infection

an infection that does not produce visible signs of a disease, but may be transmitted to another host.

la·tent in·fec·tion

(lātĕnt in-fekshŭn) Asymptomatic infection capable of showing symptoms under some circumstances or if activated.