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What does pathogenesis refer to?
What does pathogenesis refer to?
- The initiation of the infectious process
- The development of signs and symptoms of disease
- The process of causing diseases in the host (correct)
- The ability of an infectious agent to cause disease
Which factor does the pathogenesis of bacterial infection depend on?
Which factor does the pathogenesis of bacterial infection depend on?
- The immune status of the host (correct)
- The type of antibiotic used
- The time of day the exposure occurs
- The color of the bacteria
What is the definition of a pathogen?
What is the definition of a pathogen?
- Any organism that does not cause disease
- A type of antibiotic
- Any organism that causes disease (correct)
- A type of virus
What is the meaning of pathogenicity?
What is the meaning of pathogenicity?
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Which term refers to a microorganism that does not cause disease?
Which term refers to a microorganism that does not cause disease?
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