"Infection rates" refers to the number or percentage of people who are getting infected or becoming sick with a particular disease. It shows how quickly or slowly a disease is spreading within a population. Full definition
Studies also show significant reductions in newborn infection rates in term infants when exclusive human milk feeding is available. (babyreference.com)
That makes the exposure and infection rates of dogs and cats about the same. (veterinarypracticenews.com)
Current infection rates for cats vary from state to state but are generally lower in cats than in dogs. (pethealthnetwork.com)