5 Questions
Which term refers to microorganisms that are normally present within the human body?
Commensal microorganisms
What is the term for the ability of an organism to gain entry into and proliferate in the host?
Infectivity
What do we call those microorganisms which cause disease in a normal, healthy host due to their inherent virulence?
Primary pathogens
Which term refers to the likelihood of an organism causing severe or aggressive disease?
Virulence
What is the term for the type of infectious disease that is easily transmitted by contact?
Contagious disease
Test your knowledge of the general pathology of infectious diseases with this quiz presented by Dr. Iman A. Zainel F.I.C.M.S.Patho. F.A.B.Patho. F.R.C.Path. (Dip.). Explore the definition of infection, the types of microorganisms involved, and the local and general reactions that follow.
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