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What is the term for the ability to cause disease?
What is the term for the ability to cause disease?
What is the term that refers to the steps or mechanisms involved in the development of a disease?
What is the term that refers to the steps or mechanisms involved in the development of a disease?
What is the term for a disease caused by a microbe?
What is the term for a disease caused by a microbe?
What is the term that refers to the prefix meaning 'disease'?
What is the term that refers to the prefix meaning 'disease'?
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What is the term for the ability of a microorganism to attach to and colonize a host?
What is the term for the ability of a microorganism to attach to and colonize a host?
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What is the term for microorganisms that cause infectious diseases?
What is the term for microorganisms that cause infectious diseases?
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What is the primary result of the virus damaging the ciliated epithelial cells of the respiratory tract?
What is the primary result of the virus damaging the ciliated epithelial cells of the respiratory tract?
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What is the correct order of steps in the pathogenesis of infectious diseases?
What is the correct order of steps in the pathogenesis of infectious diseases?
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What is the term used to describe the toxin-producing strains of Corynebacterium diphtheriae?
What is the term used to describe the toxin-producing strains of Corynebacterium diphtheriae?
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What is the difference between virulent and avirulent strains of a particular species?
What is the difference between virulent and avirulent strains of a particular species?
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What is the term used to express the measure or degree of pathogenicity?
What is the term used to express the measure or degree of pathogenicity?
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What is the minimum number of Shigella cells required to cause shigellosis?
What is the minimum number of Shigella cells required to cause shigellosis?
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What is the term used as a synonym for pathogenic?
What is the term used as a synonym for pathogenic?
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What type of molecules on the surface of pathogens enable them to recognize and bind to particular host cell receptors?
What type of molecules on the surface of pathogens enable them to recognize and bind to particular host cell receptors?
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What is the term for the ability of a pathogen to cause disease?
What is the term for the ability of a pathogen to cause disease?
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What is the term for bacterial appendages that enable bacteria to attach to surfaces?
What is the term for bacterial appendages that enable bacteria to attach to surfaces?
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What determines the virulence factors of a pathogen?
What determines the virulence factors of a pathogen?
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What is the term for strains of pathogens that produce toxins?
What is the term for strains of pathogens that produce toxins?
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