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The incubation period of acute infections always has specific symptoms.
The incubation period of acute infections always has specific symptoms.
False (B)
Chronic infections mean the pathogen is completely eliminated from the body.
Chronic infections mean the pathogen is completely eliminated from the body.
False (B)
Most infections are endogenous in origin.
Most infections are endogenous in origin.
False (B)
In bacterial infections, toxigenicity is not a major step in the pathogenesis.
In bacterial infections, toxigenicity is not a major step in the pathogenesis.
Adherence to host surfaces is not essential for bacterial infection to occur.
Adherence to host surfaces is not essential for bacterial infection to occur.
Inhalation is one of the transmission routes for bacterial diseases.
Inhalation is one of the transmission routes for bacterial diseases.
Collagenase and Hyaluronidase are examples of secreted bacterial enzymes.
Collagenase and Hyaluronidase are examples of secreted bacterial enzymes.
Gram-positive cocci possess a Polysaccharide Capsule that interferes with phagocytosis.
Gram-positive cocci possess a Polysaccharide Capsule that interferes with phagocytosis.
Staphylococcus aureus leads to Granulomatous inflammation.
Staphylococcus aureus leads to Granulomatous inflammation.
Bacterial Endotoxins can be categorized as Neurotoxins and Enterotoxins.
Bacterial Endotoxins can be categorized as Neurotoxins and Enterotoxins.
Tetanus toxin is an example of a Neurotoxin.
Tetanus toxin is an example of a Neurotoxin.
Heat-labile toxins are stable at 65°C for 30 minutes.
Heat-labile toxins are stable at 65°C for 30 minutes.
