5 Questions
What is the definition of infection?
Invasion of living tissue by microorganisms or their products
When do commensal microorganisms cause opportunistic infections?
When they are present abnormally within the human body
What does the term 'infectivity' indicate?
The ability of an organism to gain entry into and proliferate in the host
What is virulence defined as?
The likelihood of an organism causing severe or aggressive disease
What are primary pathogens?
Microorganisms that cause diseases in a normal, healthy host
Test your knowledge of infectious diseases and the general pathology associated with them. This quiz covers the definition of infection, the invasion of living tissue by microorganisms, commensal microorganisms, opportunistic infections, and their effects on the human body.
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