Infection revision

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What is infection?
The presence of microorganisms causing damage to body tissues
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In process of infection, how many stages of progression is there?
4 - Colonization, Invasion, Multiplication and spread
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Why during incubation period do you not see any symptoms?
The microorganism has entered the patient but there are insufficient numbers to show symptoms.
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Explain Pyrexia?
Rise in body temperature above the normal (37.2)
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How do Bacteria reproduce?
Asexually simply by division of cells
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Fungus = simple organism that lacks the green pigment _______?
Chlorophyll
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In Delirium patients what does the mnemonic PINCH ME stand for?
Pain, other Infection, poor Nutrition, Constipation, poor Hydration, other Medications, Environmental change.
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Why do patients suffer with frequency and urgency when suffering with a UTI?
Reduced bladder capacity due to inflammatory oedema causing decreased compliance and pain due to bladder distension.
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In process of infection, how many stages of progression is there?

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Explain Pyrexia?

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How do Bacteria reproduce?

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