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Infection Terminology

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Which of the following terms refers to an individual who carries a pathogen but does not show any signs or symptoms of the infection?

Carrier (correct)

Primary pathogen

Infection

Signs versus symptoms

Which term describes a pathogen that takes advantage of a weakened immune system to cause an infection?

Virulence

Secondary pathogen

Pathogenicity

Opportunistic pathogen (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism that pathogens use to penetrate the skin and mucous membranes?

Direct penetration through intact skin

Secretion of enzymes that break down the skin and mucous membranes (correct)

Exploiting existing wounds or injuries

Inducing the host to scratch or rub the skin

Which of the following is a characteristic of exotoxins?

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Which type of hypersensitivity involves the process of sensitization, desensitization, and immunotherapy?

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Infection Terminology

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following terms refers to an individual who carries a pathogen but does not show any signs or symptoms of the infection?

Which term describes a pathogen that takes advantage of a weakened immune system to cause an infection?

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism that pathogens use to penetrate the skin and mucous membranes?

Which of the following is a characteristic of exotoxins?

Which type of hypersensitivity involves the process of sensitization, desensitization, and immunotherapy?

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