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level: Infectious disease

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level questions: Infectious disease

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Identify all pathogen typesPrions, viruses, bacteria, fungi, protists and parasites
Define virulenceThe ability of a microorganism to cause disease in the host.
Define the two types of diseasesInfectious and Non-infectious diseases
Define pathogenesisThe process by which an infection leads to disease
Define antimicrobialsMedicines used to prevent and treat infections in humans, animals and plants.
Define zones of inhibitionA circular area around the spot of the antibiotic in which the bacteria colonies do not grow
What are the primary virulence factors?Adherence factors, invasion factors, capsules, toxins and lifecycle changes