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Which term refers to the successful replication of an organism in the tissue of the host, resulting in signs and symptoms as well as an immunologic response?
What is the term used to describe an individual who harbors an organism and is capable of transmitting it to a susceptible host without showing manifestations of the disease?
What is the term for an illness caused by an infectious agent or its toxic products that are transmitted directly or indirectly to a well person through an agency, vector, or inanimate object?
Who is considered a contact in the context of communicable diseases?
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What is the term given to a disease that is easily transmitted from one person to another through direct and indirect means?
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Study Notes
Infectious Disease Concepts
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Successful replication of an organism in host tissue leads to signs, symptoms, and an immunologic response. This process is often indicative of an infection.
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An asymptomatic carrier is an individual who harbors a pathogen and can transmit it to a susceptible host without exhibiting any manifestations of the disease.
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An infectious illness arises from an infectious agent or its toxic products, which are transmitted either directly or indirectly via a vector, agency, or inanimate object.
Contact in Communicable Diseases
- A contact in communicable diseases refers to anyone who has been in close association with an infected individual, thereby posing a risk for potential transmission of the pathogen.
Easily Transmissible Diseases
- A communicable disease is defined as one that can be easily spread from one person to another through direct (physical touch, droplets) or indirect means (contaminated objects, vectors).
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Test your knowledge of communicable diseases terminologies with this informative quiz. Learn about the definitions of infection, carrier, and communicable disease. Challenge yourself and improve your understanding of these important concepts in public health.
