pathogen isolation
[ˈpæθədʒən ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən]
nounpl: pathogen isolations
isolamento de patógeno
1. The process of separating and identifying a disease-causing microorganism from a patient sample or environmental source
Pathogen isolation is a critical step in diagnosing infectious diseases.
O isolamento de patógeno é uma etapa crítica no diagnóstico de doenças infecciosas.
2. The procedure of culturing or extracting a specific pathogenic agent for laboratory analysis and identification
The lab performed pathogen isolation to determine the causative agent of the infection.
O laboratório realizou o isolamento de patógeno para determinar o agente causador da infecção.
3. The physical or chemical separation of disease-causing organisms from biological specimens
Successful pathogen isolation requires proper sterile technique and appropriate culture media.
O isolamento bem-sucedido de patógeno requer técnica asséptica adequada e meios de cultura apropriados.
Pathogen isolation is a fundamental practice in medical laboratories across both Brazilian and American healthcare systems. In Brazil, this procedure is integral to public health surveillance and diagnosis in hospitals and diagnostic centers. The terminology is standardized across medical institutions and research facilities in both countries, reflecting the importance of this technique in infectious disease management and epidemiological monitoring.
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