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Which term refers to microorganisms that are normally present within the human body?
Which term refers to microorganisms that are normally present within the human body?
- Pathogenic microorganisms
- Aggressive mechanisms
- Commensal microorganisms (correct)
- Opportunistic infections
What is the term for the ability of an organism to gain entry into and proliferate in the host?
What is the term for the ability of an organism to gain entry into and proliferate in the host?
- Virulence
- Pathogenicity
- Infectivity (correct)
- Contagiousness
What do we call those microorganisms which cause disease in a normal, healthy host due to their inherent virulence?
What do we call those microorganisms which cause disease in a normal, healthy host due to their inherent virulence?
- Opportunistic infections
- Primary pathogens (correct)
- Contagious microorganisms
- Pathogenic microorganisms
Which term refers to the likelihood of an organism causing severe or aggressive disease?
Which term refers to the likelihood of an organism causing severe or aggressive disease?
What is the term for the type of infectious disease that is easily transmitted by contact?
What is the term for the type of infectious disease that is easily transmitted by contact?
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Commensal microorganisms
Commensal microorganisms
Microorganisms that reside in the human body without causing harm.
Infectivity
Infectivity
An organism's ability to enter and multiply in a host.
Primary pathogens
Primary pathogens
Microorganisms that cause disease by themselves in a healthy host.
Virulence
Virulence
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Contagious disease
Contagious disease
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