Infectious Disease - A type of illness caused by a pathogenic agent, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, parasites, or abnormal proteins known as prions.⏎
Interferon - A type of protein produced by cells of the immune system that help keep viruses, bacteria, and cancer cells from growing.⏎
Mortality - The number of deaths in a given time or place.⏎
Morbidity - The relative occurrence of a disease or a condition that causes illness.⏎
Mucous Membrane - The moist linings of body passages and internal cavities involved with absorption and secretion of substances.⏎