Diseases in Man: Immunology, Mycology, and Protozoology
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What is the scientific study of fungi pathogenic for man known as?

  • Immunology
  • Protozoology
  • Virology
  • Mycology (correct)

    • Which term refers to the ability of a microorganism to cause disease by overcoming the defenses of a host?

  • Infection
  • Pathogenicity (correct)
  • Virulence
  • Symbiosis

    • What does 'contamination' refer to?

  • Invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
  • The study of indigenous flora
  • The presence of organisms outside the body (correct)
  • The result of a relationship between host and pathogen

    • What is the degree of pathogenicity of a microorganism known as?

    <p>Virulence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the relationship between the indigenous flora and the host?

    <p>Symbiosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'disease' result from?

    <p>Undesirable relationship between host and pathogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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