noun
respiratory tract infection; RTI
Medical term for infections of the respiratory tract, including the nose, throat, and lungs. Often used in clinical contexts.
See also: 呼吸器感染
気道感染の予防には手洗いが重要です。
Hand washing is important for preventing respiratory tract infections.
この患者は気道感染を繰り返している。
This patient has recurrent respiratory tract infections.
呼吸器感染 is a broader term for respiratory infections, while 気道感染 specifically refers to infections of the airways.
Compound of 気道 (airway) + 感染 (infection). A straightforward medical term.