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Infection and Pathogen Transmission Overview

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What occurs when a susceptible host comes into contact with an infectious agent?

The host can become infected and potentially transmit the infection to others (correct)

The host develops a natural barrier against the infection

The host's immune system is suppressed

The host becomes immune to the infection

What is the term for the presence of organisms on a body surface or in a lumen, but not producing disease?

Pathogenesis

Colonization (correct)

Immunity

Infection

What is the ability of the host to prevent infection from occurring and infectious disease from developing?

Resistance (correct)

Susceptibility

Immunity

Infectivity

What is the defense system with which you were born, protecting you against all antigens?

Innate immunity Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the invasion of tissues, avoiding the immune system, to cause disease?

Invasion Signup and view all the answers

What can be produced as a defense mechanism in response to infection?

Endotoxin or Exotoxin Signup and view all the answers

What can diminish resistance in a host?

Malnutrition and alcoholism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a site of entry for microorganisms?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of breaking the chain of infection?

Decreased risk of infection Signup and view all the answers

What is required for infection to occur?

Both a susceptible host and a pathogen Signup and view all the answers

What can result from poor functioning of the immune system?

Increased risk of infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which microorganisms establish themselves in a host?

Colonization Signup and view all the answers