What is another word for subclinical infection?
Pronunciation: [sʌbklˈɪnɪkə͡l ɪnfˈɛkʃən] (IPA) 
A subclinical infection is an infection that has no apparent symptoms or signs. While the disease may be present, the absence of symptoms makes it difficult to diagnose. Alternate terms for subclinical infection include asymptomatic infection, occult infection, and hidden infection. Asymptomatic infection is a term used to refer to a person who is infected but does not develop symptoms of the disease. Hidden infection refers to the disease state where there may be no symptoms, a person may not be aware that they are infected. Occult infection is a term used to describe an infection that is present but not detectable by conventional laboratory tests. These synonyms can be useful in medical diagnosis and treatment.
