Infection

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  • Created on: 21-03-22 12:12
A microorganism that causes disease
Pathogen
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The presence of microorganisms causing damage to body tissues
Infection
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First stage of progression of infection
Colonisation
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Second stage of progression of infection
Invasion
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Third stage of progression of infection
Multiplication
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Fourth stage of progression of infection
Spread
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A rise in body temperature above normal is known as
Fever
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Key countermeasure against pathogens
Antimicrobials
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Used to achieve active immunisation
Vaccine
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Type of infection involving mould
Fungal
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Infection transmitted from one infected individual to a non-infected individual
Viral
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Name of proteins released during bacterial growth
Exotoxins
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The presence of microorganisms causing damage to body tissues

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Infection

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First stage of progression of infection

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Second stage of progression of infection

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Third stage of progression of infection

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