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What is the most accurate definition of infection?
What is the most accurate definition of infection?
- The outcome of the relation between the pathogen and the host
- An abnormal state in which part of the body is not properly adjusted
- The occurrence of pathological changes and manifestations
- The invasion or colonization of the body by pathogenic microorganisms (correct)
Which type of bacteria is capable of causing disease?
Which type of bacteria is capable of causing disease?
- Commensal bacteria
- Opportunistic pathogens
- Non-pathogenic bacteria
- Pathogenic bacteria (correct)
In which stage of the infectious process do mucous membranes and skin serve as portals of entry?
In which stage of the infectious process do mucous membranes and skin serve as portals of entry?
- Portal of exit
- Portals of Entry (correct)
- Source of infection
- Mode of transmission
What defines non-pathogenic (commensal) bacteria?
What defines non-pathogenic (commensal) bacteria?
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What characterizes opportunistic pathogens?
What characterizes opportunistic pathogens?
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