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ToxoidToxin Antigens
ToxoidToxin Antigens
ToxoidToxin Antigens
ToxoidToxin Antigens
ToxoidToxin Antigens
ToxoidToxin Antigens
ToxoidToxin Antigens
ParfocalThe lenses remain almost in focus when a higher magnification objective is moved into position
ParfocalThe lenses remain almost in focus when a higher magnification objective is moved into position
ParfocalThe lenses remain almost in focus when a higher magnification objective is moved into position
ParfocalThe lenses remain almost in focus when a higher magnification objective is moved into position
ParfocalThe lenses remain almost in focus when a higher magnification objective is moved into position
ParfocalThe lenses remain almost in focus when a higher magnification objective is moved into position
ParfocalThe lenses remain almost in focus when a higher magnification objective is moved into position
Incubation PeriodTime from initial infection until clinical signs appear
Incubation period for most bacteria2 to 5 days
Incubation period for most viruses3 days to 2 weeks
Nosocomial InfectionHospital acquired infection, occurs in approx. 5% of pts
ZoonosisTransmission of disease from animal to people
Nosocomial Infection surg. ratesIf surg. last less than 30 min = 1% If lasts greater than 3.5 hrs = 14%
VectorInvertebrate insect that can transmit disease through it's bite
Fomiteinanimate object contaminated with microorganisms, can transmit disease
endemicwhen a organism prevails continuously in a certain geographic location, disease is constantly present in certain geographical area
EpidemicSudden outbreak or increase in number of disease cases, no one number defines an epidemic
PandemicAn epidemic occurring over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries and usually affecting a large number of people, a global pandemic
ReservoirIn order for an organism to continue to exist and be spread, it has to have a permanent place to reside; a reservoir could be human, animal, soil, water, plants
CarrierAn infected individual who is a potential source of infection for other, may or may not be symptomatic
ResolutionThe ability of the lens to distinguish fine detail
ParfocalThe lenses remain almost in focus when a higher magnification objective is moved into position
GenusNumber of related organisms
SpeciesEach different organisms within the genes
VaccineViral Antigens
BacterinBacterial Antigens
ToxoidToxin Antigens