level: Infectious disease
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Infectious disease
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Identify all pathogen types | Prions, viruses, bacteria, fungi, protists and parasites |
| Define virulence | The ability of a microorganism to cause disease in the host. |
| Define the two types of diseases | Infectious and Non-infectious diseases |
| Define pathogenesis | The process by which an infection leads to disease |
| Define antimicrobials | Medicines used to prevent and treat infections in humans, animals and plants. |
| Define zones of inhibition | A circular area around the spot of the antibiotic in which the bacteria colonies do not grow |
| What are the primary virulence factors? | Adherence factors, invasion factors, capsules, toxins and lifecycle changes |