Soaking of moisture through a sterile or nonsterile drape, cover, or protective barrier permitting bacteria to reach sterile areas is generally termed:

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Strike-through refers to the penetration or soaking of moisture through a protective barrier such as a drape or cover, which allows bacteria to reach sterile areas. This can occur with both sterile and nonsterile materials. A sterile violation refers to any breach in aseptic technique that compromises the sterility of a field. Transmission refers to the transfer of infection from one person or object to another. Aseptic leakage is not a commonly used term in healthcare.

Soaking of Moisture Through a Sterile or Nonsterile Drape, Cover