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| Opportunistic microorganism |
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| Sexually transmitted disease |
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(T or F, Human Portals of Entry)
A pregnant female infected with HIV can transmit the microorganism through the placenta to the fetus |
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(T or F, Human Portals of Entry)
Hepatitis B, HIV, yellow fever, and malaria use the alimentary tract as the portal of entry |
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(T or F, Human Portals of Entry)
Sexually transmitted diseases use the repiratory tract as the portal of entry |
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(T or F, Human Portals of Entry)
The skin must be broken to act as a portal of entry |
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(T or F, Human Portals of Entry)
Pneumonia, measeles, tuberculosis, and the common cold usually enter the repiratory tract |
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| List five human portal of exit |
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(Direct or Indirect, Transmission of pathogens)
Denotes the spread of contagious disease by some medium other than directly touching an infected person |
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(Direct or Indirect, Transmission of pathogens)
Transmission of a contagious disease by a healthy person coming in contact with a person who is a carrier of or has the disease |
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(Direct or Indirect, Transmission of pathogens)
Media include fomites and vectors |
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(Direct or Indirect, Transmission of pathogens)
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(Y or N, Factors influencing the occurence of infection)
Layout of the operating room |
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(Y or N, Factors influencing the occurence of infection)
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One caused by more than one organism |
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One which is inactive or hidden |
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First or original infection |
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Runs a rapid and severe course terminating abruptly |
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(Acute or Chronic Infection)
Runs a slow course over a long period of time; may last from weeks to years |
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Short period, usually a day or less, when symptoms are vague or cause only mild discomfort |
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Period of actual illness with symptoms, degree of fever, and length of time depending upon the disease, condition of patient, and treatment |
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(Stages of an acute infection)
Begins with decline of fever and acute symptoms; length of time depends upon the severity of the acute stage, treatment, and general health of the patient |
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Period between entrance of organisms to the body and onse of symptoms |
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