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Which characteristic of pathogens refers to their ability to damage tissue?
Which characteristic of pathogens refers to their ability to damage tissue?
What type of infection is characterized by an initial infection with a microorganism?
What type of infection is characterized by an initial infection with a microorganism?
Which term is used to describe the extent to which a microorganism can cause damage to an infected host?
Which term is used to describe the extent to which a microorganism can cause damage to an infected host?
What is the characteristic that differentiates local infections from generalized infections?
What is the characteristic that differentiates local infections from generalized infections?
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In which type of infection does a new organism set up an infection due to lowered resistance from pre-existing diseases?
In which type of infection does a new organism set up an infection due to lowered resistance from pre-existing diseases?
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What is the specific gravity of pus?
What is the specific gravity of pus?
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Which type of cells are predominantly involved in chronic infections?
Which type of cells are predominantly involved in chronic infections?
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What term refers to cell death or tissue destruction at the site of pus formation?
What term refers to cell death or tissue destruction at the site of pus formation?
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Which type of infection elicits an inflammatory response that includes PUS formation?
Which type of infection elicits an inflammatory response that includes PUS formation?
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Which factor contributes to the virulence of microbial strains?
Which factor contributes to the virulence of microbial strains?
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Which bacterial product prevents phagocytosis and fibrin barrier formation?
Which bacterial product prevents phagocytosis and fibrin barrier formation?
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What is the minimum amount of pathogen required to cause an infection in the host known as?
What is the minimum amount of pathogen required to cause an infection in the host known as?
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Which bacterial appendage plays a role in infecting host tissues and spaces?
Which bacterial appendage plays a role in infecting host tissues and spaces?
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What bacterial product has the function of breaking down Hyaluranic acid to infect tissues?
What bacterial product has the function of breaking down Hyaluranic acid to infect tissues?
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Which factor determines the survival and distribution of an organism in a community?
Which factor determines the survival and distribution of an organism in a community?
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What is the primary role of invasins in microbial infection?
What is the primary role of invasins in microbial infection?
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Which bacterial component is responsible for dissolving the collagen framework of muscles during infection?
Which bacterial component is responsible for dissolving the collagen framework of muscles during infection?
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What is the main purpose of bacterial adherence to mucosal surfaces?
What is the main purpose of bacterial adherence to mucosal surfaces?
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Which bacterial component disrupts neutrophil membranes and leads to the discharge of lysosomal granules?
Which bacterial component disrupts neutrophil membranes and leads to the discharge of lysosomal granules?
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Why is the permanent attachment of a microorganism to the eukaryotic surface significant in infection?
Why is the permanent attachment of a microorganism to the eukaryotic surface significant in infection?
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