10 Questions
What term is used to describe any organism that causes disease?
Pathogen
What is the term for the ability of a pathogen to cause disease?
Pathogenicity
What is the term for a larger organism that supports the survival and growth of a smaller organism?
Host
When a host has a pathogen growing and multiplying within or on it, it is said to have:
An infection
What is the term for any change from a state of health in which part or all of the host body is not capable of carrying on its normal functions due to the presence of a pathogen or its products?
Infectious disease
What is the main difference between pathogenicity and virulence?
Pathogenicity refers to the ability of a microorganism to cause disease, while virulence refers to the severity of the disease caused by the microorganism.
What distinguishes an emerging infectious disease (EID) from a pandemic?
An EID is a newly appeared disease or one rapidly increasing in incidence, while a pandemic is a global outbreak affecting a large proportion of the population.
What is the role of infection prevention and control (IPC)?
To break the chain of infection and prevent the spread of infectious diseases within communities and healthcare settings.
What characterizes zoonotic diseases?
They are naturally transmissible from vertebrates to humans and can account for a large proportion of new and existing infectious diseases in humans.
What is required for the infectious disease spread to occur?
Exposure to an agent of substantial virulence and susceptibility of individuals or populations.
Test your knowledge about the microbiology of pathogens, transmission of infectious diseases, and strategies for prevention and control. This quiz covers concepts such as pathogenicity, host-pathogen interactions, and prevention measures. The content is based on 'Prescott‘s Microbiology, 10th Edition' by Willey, Sherwood, and Woolverton.
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