12 Questions
The incubation period of acute infections always has specific symptoms.
False
Chronic infections mean the pathogen is completely eliminated from the body.
False
Most infections are endogenous in origin.
False
In bacterial infections, toxigenicity is not a major step in the pathogenesis.
False
Adherence to host surfaces is not essential for bacterial infection to occur.
False
Inhalation is one of the transmission routes for bacterial diseases.
True
Collagenase and Hyaluronidase are examples of secreted bacterial enzymes.
True
Gram-positive cocci possess a Polysaccharide Capsule that interferes with phagocytosis.
False
Staphylococcus aureus leads to Granulomatous inflammation.
False
Bacterial Endotoxins can be categorized as Neurotoxins and Enterotoxins.
False
Tetanus toxin is an example of a Neurotoxin.
True
Heat-labile toxins are stable at 65°C for 30 minutes.
False
Test your knowledge on the stages of acute infections and different types of infections, including inapparent, chronic, and latent infections. Learn about the stages from incubation to recovery, as well as how infections can be acquired and their origins.
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