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What is the first step in Koch's postulates?
What is the first step in Koch's postulates?
Which component is NOT part of the chain of transmission?
Which component is NOT part of the chain of transmission?
What are the two main types of transmission classifications?
What are the two main types of transmission classifications?
Which mechanism is a direct mode of transmission?
Which mechanism is a direct mode of transmission?
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How do pathogens typically exit an infected host?
How do pathogens typically exit an infected host?
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What role does the reservoir play in the transmission of disease?
What role does the reservoir play in the transmission of disease?
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In vertical transmission, how is the disease typically passed?
In vertical transmission, how is the disease typically passed?
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Which of the following best describes indirect transmission?
Which of the following best describes indirect transmission?
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Which type of T-lymphocyte is responsible for destroying virus-infected or cancer cells?
Which type of T-lymphocyte is responsible for destroying virus-infected or cancer cells?
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What is the primary function of phagocytes in the immune response?
What is the primary function of phagocytes in the immune response?
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What distinguishes natural immunity from acquired immunity?
What distinguishes natural immunity from acquired immunity?
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Which type of acquired immunity involves the injection of ready-made antibodies into the human body?
Which type of acquired immunity involves the injection of ready-made antibodies into the human body?
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What role do helper T-cells play in the immune system?
What role do helper T-cells play in the immune system?
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What is one way salmonella can contaminate food?
What is one way salmonella can contaminate food?
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Which of the following diseases can be spread through blood and body fluids?
Which of the following diseases can be spread through blood and body fluids?
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How can infections be transmitted through saliva?
How can infections be transmitted through saliva?
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What are 'fomites' in the context of disease transmission?
What are 'fomites' in the context of disease transmission?
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Which of the following accurately describes the term 'preventing ingress' in disease defense?
Which of the following accurately describes the term 'preventing ingress' in disease defense?
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Which of the following is a mode of transmission for sexually transmitted infections?
Which of the following is a mode of transmission for sexually transmitted infections?
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What is a common way CMV can be transmitted?
What is a common way CMV can be transmitted?
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What type of infections are commonly associated with inadequate hand-washing by food handlers?
What type of infections are commonly associated with inadequate hand-washing by food handlers?
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What is one of the main defense mechanisms the body uses to deal with pathogens that have entered the body?
What is one of the main defense mechanisms the body uses to deal with pathogens that have entered the body?
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Which of the following represents direct contact transmission of infectious agents?
Which of the following represents direct contact transmission of infectious agents?
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What is a common vector for transmitting diseases?
What is a common vector for transmitting diseases?
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Which transmission method involves pathogens in droplets from respiratory secretions?
Which transmission method involves pathogens in droplets from respiratory secretions?
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What is NOT considered an indirect vehicle of transmission?
What is NOT considered an indirect vehicle of transmission?
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Which of the following pathogens can survive outside the body and be transmitted by droplets?
Which of the following pathogens can survive outside the body and be transmitted by droplets?
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Which factor is essential for droplets to remain airborne for long periods?
Which factor is essential for droplets to remain airborne for long periods?
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Which of the following is commonly transmitted through water exposure?
Which of the following is commonly transmitted through water exposure?
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What type of disease is typically spread via food?
What type of disease is typically spread via food?
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How do respiratory secretions facilitate disease transmission?
How do respiratory secretions facilitate disease transmission?
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Which of the following is NOT a common indirect transmission vehicle?
Which of the following is NOT a common indirect transmission vehicle?
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What is the function of the mucociliary escalator in the respiratory tract?
What is the function of the mucociliary escalator in the respiratory tract?
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What role does saliva play in oral health?
What role does saliva play in oral health?
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What is a primary characteristic of blood as part of the immune defense?
What is a primary characteristic of blood as part of the immune defense?
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How do B lymphocytes contribute to the humoral immune response?
How do B lymphocytes contribute to the humoral immune response?
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What is the primary function of T lymphocytes in the immune response?
What is the primary function of T lymphocytes in the immune response?
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What is the main purpose of the blood-brain barrier?
What is the main purpose of the blood-brain barrier?
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Which component of the immune system can remember previously encountered antigens?
Which component of the immune system can remember previously encountered antigens?
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What substance does the gingival crevicular fluid primarily contain?
What substance does the gingival crevicular fluid primarily contain?
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What aspect of skin contributes to its role as a mechanical barrier?
What aspect of skin contributes to its role as a mechanical barrier?
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Which immune cells primarily circulate in the lymphatic system?
Which immune cells primarily circulate in the lymphatic system?
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What is the primary role of the mucociliary escalator in the respiratory tract?
What is the primary role of the mucociliary escalator in the respiratory tract?
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Which immune component is responsible for producing antibodies?
Which immune component is responsible for producing antibodies?
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What type of immunity is acquired through exposure to a pathogen?
What type of immunity is acquired through exposure to a pathogen?
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What is the role of phagocytes in the immune response?
What is the role of phagocytes in the immune response?
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Which statement accurately describes the blood-brain barrier?
Which statement accurately describes the blood-brain barrier?
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Which of the following best defines natural passive immunity?
Which of the following best defines natural passive immunity?
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What is one function of the gingival crevicular fluid?
What is one function of the gingival crevicular fluid?
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Which subtype of immunity involves the transfer of antibodies from mother to fetus?
Which subtype of immunity involves the transfer of antibodies from mother to fetus?
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What type of T lymphocyte directly destroys infected cells?
What type of T lymphocyte directly destroys infected cells?
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Which component of saliva contributes to its antibacterial properties?
Which component of saliva contributes to its antibacterial properties?
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What is the role of the reservoir in the chain of transmission?
What is the role of the reservoir in the chain of transmission?
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Which method of pathogen transmission involves the use of vectors?
Which method of pathogen transmission involves the use of vectors?
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Which of the following represents a characteristic of airborne transmission?
Which of the following represents a characteristic of airborne transmission?
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Which step in Koch's postulates ensures that the same organism causes disease when introduced into a healthy host?
Which step in Koch's postulates ensures that the same organism causes disease when introduced into a healthy host?
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What type of transmission occurs from mother to child during childbirth?
What type of transmission occurs from mother to child during childbirth?
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Which of the following is an example of fomite transmission?
Which of the following is an example of fomite transmission?
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What is the primary function of the skin in disease defense?
What is the primary function of the skin in disease defense?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of indirect transmission?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of indirect transmission?
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Which component of disease transmission is responsible for how pathogens exit the reservoir?
Which component of disease transmission is responsible for how pathogens exit the reservoir?
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In Koch's postulates, which postulate involves demonstrating the organism's re-isolation after causing disease?
In Koch's postulates, which postulate involves demonstrating the organism's re-isolation after causing disease?
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What is the primary function of blood in the immune defense?
What is the primary function of blood in the immune defense?
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Which type of immunity is developed after recovering from an illness?
Which type of immunity is developed after recovering from an illness?
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What is the role of T lymphocytes in the immune response?
What is the role of T lymphocytes in the immune response?
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How does the mucociliary escalator function as a defense mechanism?
How does the mucociliary escalator function as a defense mechanism?
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Which of the following describes passive immunity?
Which of the following describes passive immunity?
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What distinguishes artificial active immunity from natural active immunity?
What distinguishes artificial active immunity from natural active immunity?
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Which of the following components is present in gingival crevicular fluid?
Which of the following components is present in gingival crevicular fluid?
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Which immune mechanism involves the engulfing and digestion of pathogens by white blood cells?
Which immune mechanism involves the engulfing and digestion of pathogens by white blood cells?
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What does the blood-brain barrier primarily prevent?
What does the blood-brain barrier primarily prevent?
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Which type of lymphocytes is primarily responsible for the humoral immune response?
Which type of lymphocytes is primarily responsible for the humoral immune response?
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What is the primary characteristic of an organism that fulfills Koch's postulates related to disease?
What is the primary characteristic of an organism that fulfills Koch's postulates related to disease?
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Which step is involved in the chain of transmission of an infection?
Which step is involved in the chain of transmission of an infection?
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What distinguishes vertical transmission from horizontal transmission?
What distinguishes vertical transmission from horizontal transmission?
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Which method of indirect transmission involves pathogens traveling in the air?
Which method of indirect transmission involves pathogens traveling in the air?
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What type of transmission occurs when pathogens spread through contaminated objects?
What type of transmission occurs when pathogens spread through contaminated objects?
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Which mechanism is NOT part of the indirect transmission categories?
Which mechanism is NOT part of the indirect transmission categories?
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How does skin contribute to the body's defense against disease?
How does skin contribute to the body's defense against disease?
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Which of the following typically involves vector-borne transmission?
Which of the following typically involves vector-borne transmission?
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Which of these pathogens is typically spread through contaminated water sources?
Which of these pathogens is typically spread through contaminated water sources?
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Which statement accurately describes airborne transmission?
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Study Notes
Koch's Postulates
- Koch's postulates outline criteria for establishing a causal relationship between a microbe and a disease.
Transmission of Disease
- Pathogens must leave an infected host, survive transmission, enter a new host, and develop/multiply within the new host to persist.
- The chain of transmission includes: agent, reservoir, exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.
Classifying Transmission
- Transmission can be horizontal (person-to-person) or vertical (mother-to-child).
- Transmission can be direct (physical contact) or indirect (through a vehicle or vector).
Direct and Indirect Transmission
- Direct transmission involves physical contact: kissing, sexual contact, touching, body lesions.
- Indirect transmission occurs through vehicles (air, water, food, fomites, blood, saliva) or vectors (insects).
Airborne Transmission
- Droplets from coughing/sneezing can transmit diseases if microbes survive outside the body. Examples include tuberculosis, chickenpox, measles.
Waterborne Transmission
- Water contaminated with animal or human excreta can spread diseases like salmonella.
Fomites
- Inanimate objects (fomites) can carry pathogens and facilitate transmission.
Blood and Body Fluid Transmission
- Blood and body fluids can transmit infections like Hepatitis B, C, and HIV via needlesticks or sexual contact.
Saliva Transmission
- Saliva, containing bacteria, fungi, and viruses, can transmit diseases through direct (kissing) or indirect (contaminated objects) contact. Examples include CMV and glandular fever.
Preventing Ingress of Disease
- Defense mechanisms prevent pathogen entry: skin, mucous membranes, stomach acid, tears, saliva, gingival crevicular fluid, mucociliary escalator, blood-brain barrier, blood, sweat (fatty acids and salt), and scabs.
Mucociliary Escalator
- Respiratory tract cilia and mucus trap and remove microbes.
Skin
- Keratinized skin acts as a barrier, but unkeratinized areas (alimentary and respiratory tracts, eyes, gingival sulcus) are vulnerable.
Dealing with Ingress of Disease
- The immune response deals with pathogens that have entered the body.
Immune System/Host Response
- The immune system recognizes and destroys foreign substances, distinguishing between body tissues and antigens. It also exhibits immunological memory.
Lymphocytes
- Lymphocytes are white blood cells involved in immune response. They’re divided into B and T lymphocytes.
B Lymphocytes (Humoral Immune Response)
- B lymphocytes produce antibodies (immunoglobulins), which attach to specific antigens. Upon encountering a foreign antigen, B lymphocytes proliferate, creating plasma cells (producing antibodies) and memory cells (for long-term immunity).
T Lymphocytes (Cell-Mediated Immune Response)
- T lymphocytes directly destroy antigens. Types include killer cells (lyse target cells), helper cells (activate B lymphocytes), and suppressor cells (regulate immune response).
Phagocytosis
- Polymorphonuclear leucocytes perform phagocytosis, engulfing and destroying microorganisms.
Immunity
- Immunity is protection against infectious disease. Natural immunity is inherited; acquired immunity develops throughout life (can be temporary or permanent).
Acquired Immunity
- Active immunity (long-lasting) is gained through disease or inoculation.
- Passive immunity (temporary) involves injecting ready-made antibodies.
Koch's Postulates
- Four criteria for establishing a causal relationship between a microbe and a disease.
- The microbe must be present in every case of the disease but absent from healthy individuals.
- The microbe must be isolated and cultured in a lab.
- The cultured microbe must cause the disease when introduced into a healthy host.
- The same microbe must be re-isolated from the experimentally infected host.
Chain of Infection
- Six links: agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.
- Agent: The infectious organism (bacteria, virus, etc.).
- Reservoir: Where the agent lives and multiplies (humans, animals, environment).
- Portal of exit: How the agent leaves the reservoir (e.g., coughing, feces).
- Mode of transmission: Direct or indirect contact, airborne, vector-borne.
- Portal of entry: How the agent enters a new host (e.g., inhalation, ingestion).
- Susceptible host: An individual vulnerable to infection.
Disease Transmission
- Horizontal transmission: Person-to-person spread.
- Vertical transmission: Mother-to-child transmission.
- Direct transmission: Physical contact (e.g., kissing, sexual contact).
- Indirect transmission: Through vehicles (air, water, food), fomites (inanimate objects), or vectors (animals).
- Airborne transmission: Via respiratory droplets (e.g., tuberculosis).
- Waterborne transmission: Via contaminated water (e.g., cholera).
- Vector-borne transmission: Via insects or animals (e.g., malaria).
Indirect Transmission of Disease
- Airborne: Pathogens suspended in air (e.g., measles).
- Waterborne: Through contaminated water (e.g., typhoid).
- Vector-borne: Via insect bites (e.g., malaria).
- Soil-borne: Through contaminated soil (e.g., tetanus).
- Fomite transmission: Via contaminated objects (e.g., influenza).
Defenses Against Disease (Preventing Ingress)
- Skin: Physical barrier.
- Mucociliary escalator: Cilia move mucus and pathogens out of the lungs.
- Gingival crevicular fluid: Antibacterial agents in gums.
- Stomach acid: Destroys ingested pathogens.
- Saliva and tears: Lysozyme breaks down bacterial cell walls.
- Blood-brain barrier: Protects brain from pathogens.
Dealing with Ingress (Immune Response)
- Immune system: Detects and destroys pathogens.
- Lymphocytes: White blood cells crucial for immune response (B and T cells).
- B lymphocytes: Produce antibodies (humoral immunity).
- T lymphocytes: Destroy infected cells (cell-mediated immunity).
- Phagocytosis: Phagocytes engulf and destroy pathogens.
- Clotting mechanism: Prevents pathogen entry through wounds.
Immunity
- Natural immunity: Inherited or present at birth.
- Acquired immunity: Developed after exposure to a pathogen.
- Active immunity: Long-lasting immunity after infection or vaccination.
- Passive immunity: Short-term immunity from external antibodies.
- Natural active immunity: From natural infection.
- Artificial active immunity: From vaccination.
- Natural passive immunity: Maternal antibodies.
- Artificial passive immunity: Injected antibodies (e.g., hepatitis B).
Koch's Postulates
- Four criteria establishing a causal link between a microbe and disease:
- The microbe must be present in every case of the disease.
- The microbe must be isolated and grown in pure culture.
- The cultured microbe must cause the disease when introduced into a healthy host.
- The same microbe must be re-isolated from the experimentally infected host.
Chain of Infection
- Six links necessary for disease transmission:
- Agent (pathogen): The disease-causing organism.
- Reservoir: Where the pathogen resides (e.g., humans, animals, environment).
- Portal of exit: How the pathogen leaves the reservoir.
- Mode of transmission: Direct or indirect spread.
- Portal of entry: How the pathogen enters a new host.
- Susceptible host: Individual vulnerable to infection.
Disease Transmission
- Horizontal transmission: Person-to-person spread (e.g., respiratory droplets, direct contact).
- Vertical transmission: Mother-to-child transmission (e.g., childbirth, breastfeeding).
- Direct transmission: Physical contact (e.g., kissing, sexual contact).
- Indirect transmission: Via vehicles (air, water, food, objects), vectors (insects, animals).
- Airborne: Pathogens in droplets or dust (e.g., tuberculosis, measles).
- Waterborne: Pathogens in contaminated water (e.g., cholera).
- Fomite: Transmission via contaminated objects (e.g., doorknobs).
- Vector-borne: Transmission via insects or animals.
Indirect Disease Transmission (Expanded)
- Airborne transmission: Pathogens suspended in air for extended periods.
- Waterborne transmission: Contaminated water sources.
- Vector-borne transmission: Insects transmitting pathogens through bites.
- Soil-borne transmission: Pathogens from contaminated soil.
- Fomite transmission: Contact with contaminated inanimate objects.
Defenses Against Disease (Ingress Prevention)
- Skin: Physical barrier.
- Mucociliary escalator: Cilia move mucus and pathogens out of the respiratory tract.
- Gingival crevicular fluid: Antibacterial agents in gums.
- Stomach acid: Destroys ingested pathogens.
- Saliva and tears: Lysozyme breaks down bacterial cell walls.
- Blood-brain barrier: Protects the brain from harmful substances and microorganisms.
Dealing with Ingress (Immune Response)
- Immune system: Detects and destroys foreign organisms.
- Lymphocytes: White blood cells crucial for immune response:
- B lymphocytes: Produce antibodies (humoral immunity).
- T lymphocytes: Destroy infected cells (cell-mediated immunity).
- Phagocytosis: Phagocytes engulf and digest pathogens.
- Clotting mechanism: Prevents pathogen entry through wounds.
Immunity
- Natural immunity: Inherited or present at birth.
- Acquired immunity: Developed after exposure to a pathogen:
- Active immunity: Long-lasting, developed after infection or vaccination.
- Passive immunity: Short-term, from external antibody sources.
- Acquired immunity subtypes:
- Natural active immunity: From natural infection.
- Artificial active immunity: From vaccination.
- Natural passive immunity: Maternal antibodies.
- Artificial passive immunity: Injected antibodies (e.g., immunoglobulin).
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This quiz explores Koch's postulates and the complexities of disease transmission. It covers the modes of transmission, including direct and indirect methods, and the classifications of horizontal and vertical transmission. Test your knowledge on how pathogens spread and the criteria for linking microbes to diseases.
