💚 1.4: Clinical Microbiology Concepts Flashcards
1
Q
Pathogen
A
microbe that can cause disease
2
Q
Types of Pathogens
A
Primary and Opportunistic
3
Q
Primary Pathogen
A
causes disease in healthy organisms
4
Q
Opportunistic Pathogen
A
don’t normally cause disease, but will if organism is weakened/compromised
5
Q
Where are Candida Yeasts found?
A
healthy microbes of skin, mouth, intestinal, urinary and vaginal tracts
6
Q
What type of yeast is Candida and why?
A
opportunistic because it overgrows and causes disease when normal physiological balance in thrown off
