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What is the definition of pathogenicity?
What is the definition of pathogenicity?
- The number of pathogens in a host
- The degree of pathogenicity
- The ability to cause disease (correct)
- The absolute measure of virulence
Which route describes pathogens entering the body through skin trauma or surgery?
Which route describes pathogens entering the body through skin trauma or surgery?
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Genitourinary tract
- Parenteral route (correct)
- Respiratory tract
What is the primary entry point for pathogens causing common respiratory diseases like the common cold and flu?
What is the primary entry point for pathogens causing common respiratory diseases like the common cold and flu?
- Respiratory tract (correct)
- Nose
- Ear
- Throat
What stage of successful pathogen transmission involves the pathogen adhering to the surface of the host?
What stage of successful pathogen transmission involves the pathogen adhering to the surface of the host?
Which route of entry is characterized by ingestion of food or water containing the pathogen?
Which route of entry is characterized by ingestion of food or water containing the pathogen?
Which microorganism can bore through intact skin?
Which microorganism can bore through intact skin?
Which sexually transmitted infection is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
Which sexually transmitted infection is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
Which route of transmission involves droplets via sneezing?
Which route of transmission involves droplets via sneezing?
What is the term for the number of cells of a microorganism required to cause disease?
What is the term for the number of cells of a microorganism required to cause disease?
Which microorganism causes Typhoid fever?
Which microorganism causes Typhoid fever?
Which type of E.coli is associated with gastroenteritis?
Which type of E.coli is associated with gastroenteritis?
Which virus causes Hepatitis A?
Which virus causes Hepatitis A?
Which term describes the degree of pathogenicity?
Which term describes the degree of pathogenicity?
What is the primary route of entry for pathogens causing common respiratory diseases like the common cold and flu?
What is the primary route of entry for pathogens causing common respiratory diseases like the common cold and flu?
Which stage of successful pathogen transmission involves the pathogen leaving the reservoir and entering the host via a specific entry point?
Which stage of successful pathogen transmission involves the pathogen leaving the reservoir and entering the host via a specific entry point?
Which route of entry is characterized by direct entry into blood and/or tissues?
Which route of entry is characterized by direct entry into blood and/or tissues?
Which pathogen is associated with causing cholera?
Which pathogen is associated with causing cholera?
What is the infectious dose for Salmonella?
What is the infectious dose for Salmonella?
Which microorganism causes syphilis?
Which microorganism causes syphilis?
What is the primary route of entry for pathogens causing urinary tract infections?
What is the primary route of entry for pathogens causing urinary tract infections?
Which virus is responsible for causing herpes infections?
Which virus is responsible for causing herpes infections?
Which type of E. coli is associated with dysentery?
Which type of E. coli is associated with dysentery?
What is the main method of transmission for hepatitis A?
What is the main method of transmission for hepatitis A?
Which microorganism causes tuberculosis?
Which microorganism causes tuberculosis?
