Medical Definition of autoinoculation
1 : inoculation with vaccine prepared from material from one's own body. 2 : spread of infection from one part to other parts of the same body.
How do I stop Autoinoculation?
Autoinoculation can occur resulting in spread to other areas of the body. Covering lesions with clothing and/or bandages is one effective way to prevent spread. Good hand hygiene, avoiding touching the lesions and disinfection of potential fomites are also useful.
What does the term pruritic mean?
Pruritus or itch is defined as an unpleasant sensation of the skin that provokes the urge to scratch. It is a characteristic feature of many skin diseases and an unusual sign of some systemic diseases. ... Itching lasting more than 6 weeks is termed chronic pruritus.
