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What is the primary difference between virulence and pathogenicity?
Virulence can be quantified, while pathogenicity cannot.
Which of the following best describes the term 'asymptomatic infection'?
An infection that does not produce obvious, detectable symptoms.
What is the primary purpose of quantifying virulence using measures such as ID50 and LD50?
To determine the number of pathogens required to cause disease.
Which of the following is an example of a pathogen that causes disease only under certain conditions?
A pathogen that is introduced into a normally sterile body site.
What is the primary difference between a latent infection and an asymptomatic infection?
A latent infection is dormant, while an asymptomatic infection is active.
What is the primary purpose of the stages of bacterial pathogenesis?
To divide the methods by which bacteria cause disease into several general stages.
Learn about virulence factors, their types, and roles in pathogenesis. Understand how microorganisms cause disease and their impact on human health.
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