Classification of Infectious Diseases Flashcards

<p>Disease that is easily spread from one host to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is easily spread from one person to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The number of people in a population who develop a disease during a certain time period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The number of people in a population who develop a disease at a specified time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A disease that only occurs occasionally</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A disease that is constantly present in a population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disease that affects many hosts in a short period of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An epidemic occurring worldwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A disease that develops rapidly and lasts only a short period of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A disease that develops slowly with less severe symptoms and can recur for long periods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A disease that is inactive for a period of time but can later produce symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When most people within a community are immune to a disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An infection that is limited to a relatively small area of the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An infection where microorganisms spread throughout the body via the blood or lymph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agents of a local infection spreading to distant sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A toxic inflammatory condition arising from the spread of microbes from an infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A systemic infection caused by the multiplication of pathogens in the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The presence of bacteria in the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The presence of toxins in the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The presence of viruses in the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An infection that does not cause noticeable illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Microorganisms that colonize a host without causing disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Microorganisms that are present in an animal for a short time without causing disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study of the cause of a disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The manner in which a disease develops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Growth of microorganisms in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An abnormal state where part or all of the body is not properly adjusted or incapable of performing normal functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Living together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One organism is benefited while the other is unaffected</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both organisms benefit</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Live microbial cultures applied or ingested for beneficial effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One organism benefits while the other is harmed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Microorganisms that do not cause disease under normal conditions but can become pathogenic under certain circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A factor that makes the body more susceptible to disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A habitat in which pathogens live and multiply.</p> Signup and view all the answers