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Types/modes of infection
Types/modes of infection
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Microbiology
Undergraduate 4
01/23/2012

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Term
mostly non-invasive
Definition
surface of mucosal epithelium
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moderately invasive
Definition
epithelial cells
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systemic diseases
Definition
deeper tissues - circulatory systems
Term
local
Definition
confined area
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focal
Definition
local site - bacteria products spread to other parts of the body
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systemic
Definition
throughout body
Term
primary
Definition
1 species (anyone can be susceptible)
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secondary
Definition
2nd pathogen (enters after primary has weakened host defenses)
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mixed
Definition
2 or more organisms
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subclinical (asymtematic)
Definition
no overt manifestations
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latent
Definition
becomes apparent when resistance is lowered (organism hangs around but isn't always expressed)
Term
bacteremia - secpticemia - pyemia - toxemia
Definition
blood infections
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