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What is the difference between exogenous and endogenous infections?
What is the difference between exogenous and endogenous infections?
- Exogenous infections are caused by toxins, while endogenous infections involve adhesion.
- Exogenous infections cause chronic diseases, while endogenous infections cause acute diseases.
- Exogenous infections are caused by normal flora, while endogenous infections are from external pathogens.
- Exogenous infections come from outside pathogens, while endogenous infections come from organisms of normal flora. (correct)
What characterizes a strict pathogen according to the text?
What characterizes a strict pathogen according to the text?
- It only causes acute diseases.
- It is a microorganism capable of causing disease in healthy hosts. (correct)
- It is an opportunistic pathogen.
- It can only infect immunocompromised hosts.
What is the primary function of adhesins in the context of pathogens?
What is the primary function of adhesins in the context of pathogens?
- Producing toxins
- Causing acute diseases
- Allowing organisms to stick to host cells (correct)
- Assisting in invasion
In the context of pathogens, what does invasion refer to?
In the context of pathogens, what does invasion refer to?
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What distinguishes an opportunistic pathogen from a strict pathogen?
What distinguishes an opportunistic pathogen from a strict pathogen?
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What are carriers in the context of pathogens?
What are carriers in the context of pathogens?
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