16 Questions
What is the definition of bacterial infection?
Invasion of the living tissue by pathogenic microorganisms
Which method of infection involves transmission through skin or mucous membrane?
Via skin or mucous membrane
What is the result of clinically manifested lesions due to infection?
Disease
Which of the following is a method of spread of infection?
Spread along the natural passages
What is the definition of toxemia?
Circulation of bacterial toxins in the blood with clinical and pathological manifestations
Which type of toxemia is characterized by constitutional signs and symptoms, inflammation, degeneration of parenchymatous organs, and anemia?
Acute toxemia
What is the definition of septicaemia?
Circulation and multiplication of large number of virulent microorganisms with their toxins in the blood without localization and with production of severe constitutional manifestations and structural changes.
Which type of TB bacilli affects mainly humans?
Human type
What is the fate of secondary tuberculosis?
Extension and spread through natural passages
What is the definition of pyaemia?
Circulation of septic emboli detached from septic thrombi.
What are the predisposing factors for tuberculosis?
All of the above
What is the primary pulmonary complex in tuberculosis made up of?
Parenchymatous lesion, tuberculous lymphangitis, and tuberculous lymphadenitis
Which method of infection is associated with primary tuberculosis?
Exogenous by inhalation or ingestion
In secondary pulmonary TB, which reaction occurs in solid organs?
Proliferative reaction
What is the fate of Ghon’s focus in primary pulmonary TB?
Healing
What is the fate of secondary pulmonary TB?
Extension and spread through natural passages
This quiz covers the definition of bacterial infection, methods of infection (exogenous and endogenous), and the results of infection such as subclinical and clinically manifested lesions. Test your knowledge on this topic!
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