Infection

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What is infection?
The presence of microorganisms causing damage to body tissues
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What are the four stages of progression? (from point
of view of microorganism)
1. Colonization
2. Invasion
3. Multiplication
4. Spread
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What are the four stages of infection? (from point of view of the infected individual)
1. Incubation period
2. Prodromal stage
3. Invasion period
4. Convalescence
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What are the 4 types or classifications of infections?
1. Bacterial infection
2. Viral infection
3. Fungal infection
4. Parasitic & protozoal
infection
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What is the name when infection is transmitted indirectly by insects?
Vector
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Protein released during bacterial growth?
Exotoxins
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Exits of Infection
Respiratory system, bodily fluids from GI or GU blood, placenta, skin or mucous membranes.
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What is Pathogenicity?
Microorganisms ability to produce disease.
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Pathogen
A microbe that is harmful and can cause infection
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Nonpathogen
A microbe that does not cause infection.
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