Infection 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyInfectionUniversityNone Created by: SaraD182Created on: 20-03-24 20:29 What is a micro organism? Any organism too small to be seen by the naked eye. 1 of 10 What is infection? The presence of microorganisms causing damage to body tissues 2 of 10 What are the 4 stages of infection? 1.colonization 2.invasion 3.multiplication 4.spread 3 of 10 What may happen if an individual with an infection has an immune deficiency? The infection can rapidly spread. 4 of 10 What is pyrexia? A rise in body normal temperature above 37.2C 5 of 10 What are the different types of infectious microorganisms? 1. Bacteria 2. Virus 3. Parasite 4.Fungi 6 of 10 Describe the incubation period of infection. Microorganism has entered the individual, undergone colonization & begun multiplying. 7 of 10 Describe the prodromal period of infection. Pathogen continues to multiply and the host begins to experience general signs and symptoms of illness. 8 of 10 Describe the Convalescence Period of infection. individual’s immune & inflammatory systems have in general successfully removed infectious agent. 9 of 10 How are infections spread? Direct / Indirect contact Vectors 10 of 10
Comments
No comments have yet been made