uncontrolled transmission
[/ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld trænzˈmɪʃən/]
nounpl: uncontrolled transmissions
transmissão descontrolada
1. The spread or communication of something (disease, information, data) without regulation, management, or restriction
The uncontrolled transmission of the virus led to a rapid increase in cases.
A transmissão descontrolada do vírus levou a um rápido aumento de casos.
2. In epidemiology, the spread of a disease through a population without preventive measures or intervention
Without vaccination programs, uncontrolled transmission of measles poses a public health risk.
Sem programas de vacinação, a transmissão descontrolada do sarampo representa um risco de saúde pública.
3. In telecommunications, the unauthorized or unrestricted broadcast or relay of signals
Uncontrolled transmission of radio frequencies can interfere with emergency services.
A transmissão descontrolada de frequências de rádio pode interferir nos serviços de emergência.
The term gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic in both Brazil and the USA as health authorities emphasized preventing 'uncontrolled transmission' to protect healthcare systems. In Brazil, it remains a key term in public health policy discussions and media coverage regarding disease management and vaccination campaigns.
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