5 Questions
Which of the following is a host defense mechanism against microbial entry to sterile compartments?
Lactoferrin and Transferrin: Iron sequestration
Which of the following is a proinflammatory cytokine?
TNF
Which of the following is a host defense mechanism that walls off infections?
Omentum
What is the hallmark of chronic infection?
Presence of purulence
What is the term used to describe the presence of microorganisms in host tissue or bloodstream?
Systemic Infection
Test your knowledge on the pathogenesis of surgical infections and host defenses with this quiz. Topics covered include microbial entry, host defense recruitment, iron sequestration, and more. Lectured by Dr. Joie Sheen A. Bastian, MD, DPBS. Reference: Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery 11th Edition.
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