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What is the definition of infection?
The invasion of the host by a microorganism which then multiply in the host's tissues
What is the definition of infectious disease?
Any disease caused by the direct effect of a pathogen
What is the definition of a pathogen?
An organism that causes damage to a host
Test your knowledge of infectious diseases, pathogens, and the patterns of health-related events. Explore the concepts of infection and how microorganisms invade the host's tissues.
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