"Acute infection" refers to a short-term illness or infection that develops quickly and has a rapid onset of symptoms. It usually lasts for a short period and may resolve on its own or with medical treatment. Full definition
Study volunteers were screened carefully to confirm they were healthy and did not have symptoms of acute infection. (source.wustl.edu)
Dogs with acute infections develop systemic disease with clinical signs based on the organ affected. (lowchensaustralia.com)
Although further research is needed, the findings may have implications for how clinicians feed patients suffering from acute infections in intensive care units. (sciencedaily.com)