Infection Terminology
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What is the term for the ability of a pathogen to cause disease in a host?

  • Pathogenicity (correct)
  • Virulence
  • Carrier
  • Infection
  • Which of the following is a requirement of Koch's postulates for establishing a causative relationship between a microorganism and a disease?

  • The microorganism must be found in all cases of the disease
  • The microorganism must be able to be grown in pure culture
  • The microorganism must cause the same disease when introduced into a healthy host
  • All of the above (correct)
  • How do pathogens penetrate the skin and mucous membranes to enter the host?

  • Through inhalation
  • Through ingestion
  • Through direct contact (correct)
  • All of the above
  • What is the main difference between exotoxins and endotoxins?

    <p>Exotoxins target specific cells or tissues, while endotoxins have a more general effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

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