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What defines an infection?

  • A state where the body is free from microbes.
  • When the body has no pathogens present.
  • A naturally occurring immunity to diseases.
  • A condition where pathogens enter the body and multiply. (correct)

Which type of pathogen is the smallest and considered non-living?

  • Fungi
  • Bacteria
  • Protozoa
  • Virus (correct)

During which stage of infection do the signs and symptoms start to appear?

  • Prodromal Stage (correct)
  • Acute Stage
  • Incubation Stage
  • Convalescent Stage

Which stage of infection is characterized by recovery and fading symptoms?

<p>Convalescent Stage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of bacteria?

<p>They live in nearly every environment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pathogen multiplies like viruses but is smaller than bacteria?

<p>Rickettsia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the incubation stage of infection?

<p>The time between exposure and symptom appearance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the declining stage of infection?

<p>Symptoms start to fade. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following features distinguishes protozoa from bacteria?

<p>Protozoa are more complex than bacteria. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fungi can cause which types of diseases?

<p>Skin and lung diseases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is infection?

A condition where disease-causing organisms enter the body and multiply, leading to illness.

What are pathogens?

Disease-causing microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

What are viruses?

The smallest disease-causing pathogen, considered non-living, that reproduces by infecting cells and directing them to produce more viruses.

What are bacteria?

Single-celled organisms that live in various environments, some causing disease.

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What are protozoa?

More complex single-celled organisms than bacteria, some of which can cause disease.

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What are fungi?

Single-celled or multicelled organisms that feed on decaying organic matter and can cause diseases like lung and skin infections.

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What are rickettsia?

Smaller than bacteria but multiply like viruses, often causing diseases like typhus and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

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What is the incubation stage?

The time between exposure to a pathogen and the appearance of symptoms.

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What is the prodromal stage?

The stage where signs and symptoms of the disease start to appear, indicating the body's response to the pathogen.

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What is the acute stage?

The period when symptoms reach their peak and the severity of the disease is highest.

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