Infection

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  • Created on: 20-03-24 20:29
What is a micro organism?
Any organism too small to be seen by the naked eye.
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What is infection?
The presence of microorganisms causing damage to body tissues
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What are the 4 stages of infection?
1.colonization
2.invasion
3.multiplication
4.spread
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What may happen if an individual with an infection has an immune deficiency?
The infection can rapidly spread.
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What is pyrexia?
A rise in body normal temperature above 37.2C
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What are the different types of infectious microorganisms?
1. Bacteria
2. Virus
3. Parasite
4.Fungi
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Describe the incubation period of infection.
Microorganism has entered the individual, undergone colonization & begun multiplying.
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Describe the prodromal period of infection.
Pathogen continues to multiply and the host begins to experience general signs and symptoms of illness.
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Describe the Convalescence Period of infection.
individual’s immune & inflammatory systems have in general successfully
removed infectious agent.
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How are infections spread?
Direct / Indirect contact
Vectors
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