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Term
localized
Definition
confined to one place, i.e. boils
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systemic
Definition
has spread through body
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focal
Definition
begins in one area and spreads
Term
primary infection
Definition
caused by one organism
Term
secondary infectino
Definition
caused by one, then second invades
Term
latent
Definition
being held in check (for now) by body
Term
bacteremia
Definition
bacteria in blood
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septicemia
Definition
bacteria in blood with symptoms
Term
etiology
Definition
study of cause of infectious disease
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epidemiology
Definition
study of transmission
Term
Name the patterns of infection.
Definition
1. incubation 2. prodromal symptoms 3. invasion 4. acme 5. decline 6. convalescence
Term
How long does a staph food poisoning incubate?
Definition
1-8hr
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How long does a salmonella food poisoning incubate?
Definition
12-48 hrs.
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