6 Questions
What term refers to the degree of tissue damage caused by a microbial species?
Virulence
Which of the following refers to the ability of a microbial species to produce disease?
Pathogenicity
What are the early signs and symptoms of a disease that appear at the prodromal period called?
Specific symptoms
Which term describes the sum of the effects of bacterial replication, host cell damage, and host immune response?
Pathogenicity
What refers to the relative degree of pathogenesis caused by different strains of the same organism?
Virulence
Which term emphasizes the importance of the entry site for infection by bacterial species?
Virulence
Learn about the mechanism of microbial pathogenicity and the differences between endotoxins and exotoxins in bacterial diseases. Explore the signs and symptoms that appear during the prodromal period.
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