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Latent Infections Terms Definition Quiz

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Which term is used to express a measure or degree of pathogenicity?

Pathogenecity

Pathogenicity

Pathology

Virulence (correct)

What is the main factor that determines if a microbe is virulent?

The presence of specific toxins or enzymes (correct)

The mode of entry into the body

The severity of the symptoms it causes

Its ability to attach to host tissues

Which strains are considered avirulent?

Toxigenic strains

Flesh-eating strains

Non-pathogenic strains (correct)

Encapsulated strains

What does a virulent strain of a microbe mean?

It is capable of causing disease Signup and view all the answers

How do avirulent strains differ from virulent strains in terms of disease causation?

Avirulent strains do not cause any damage to host tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which term is sometimes used as a synonym for pathogenic?

Virulence Signup and view all the answers

In what way does virulence contribute to the death of a patient?

By causing extensive damage to host tissues Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes virulence from virulent in terms of usage?

'Virulence' refers to severity of infectious diseases, while 'virulent' refers to pathogenicity. Signup and view all the answers