5 Questions
What is the process of bacteria causing disease called?
Pathogenicity
Where do opportunistic infections occur in the human body?
Various niches on the body
Under what conditions can normal flora cause opportunistic infections?
When there is a change in ecological niche and the host is immunosuppressed
What is the final step in the infection process according to the text?
Spread to other members of population
'Vertical and horizontal transmission' refers to transmission of infection in which contexts?
From mother to child and between individuals in a population
Test your knowledge on the various types of bacterial infections, their transmission methods, and sources. This quiz covers important information about how bacteria can be transferred from external sources or between individuals, as well as how pathogens enter the human body and cause infections.
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