Infection flashcards

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What is a microorganism
Any organism too small to be seen by the naked eye
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What is the term when an action benefits the microorganism without harming humans?
Commensalism
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What are the four stages of infection
1. Colonization
2. Invasion
3. Multiplication
4. Spread
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What is the term for a microorganism that contains no enclosed nucleus
Prokaryotic
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What factor does viruses require in order to replicate
Viruses can only replicate within living cells
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What is the pathogen that doesn’t contain green pigment chlorophyll
Fungi
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What is infection by a fungus called
Mycosis
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What countermeasures against pathogens can you think of, in place in hospital settings
Modern sanitation facilities
Clean water and uncontaminated food products
Regular handwashing
PPE
Needlestick and sharps injury prevention
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