Introduction to Infection

Low resistance of the patient and absence of pathogens

High resistance of the patient and sufficient number of pathogens

Sufficient number of pathogens and low resistance of the patient (correct)

High resistance of the patient and absence of pathogens

Infection is the invasion of a susceptible host by pathogenic microorganisms, resulting in disease. (correct)

Infection is the entry and multiplication of an infectious agent in the body.

Infection occurs when a microorganism invades the host but does not cause disease.

Infection is the process transmitted from one person to another through clinical signs and symptoms.

Colonization occurs when a microorganism causes disease in the host.

Colonization occurs when a microorganism is transmitted from one person to another.

Colonization occurs when a microorganism invades the host but does not cause infection. (correct)

Colonization occurs when a microorganism multiplies rapidly in the body.

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