This is the 4605th most frequent Korean word.
감염되는
"Being infected" or "infected."
감염되는 is used to describe the action of being infected by something in a passive voice.
이 바이러스에 감염되는 것을 막기 위해 손을 자주 씻으세요.
To prevent being infected by this virus, wash your hands frequently.
감염되는 is applied here to describe electronic devices becoming affected by malware, similar to how it describes biological infection.
컴퓨터가 악성 프로그램에 감염되는 경우 데이터 손상이 있을 수 있습니다.
If a computer gets infected by malicious software, data corruption may occur.
감염되는 is used in context with animals, indicating their state of being infected and the ensuing risk.