Bacteria and Viruses and Infection Flashcards
1
Q
Are small single celled organisms.
A
Bacteria
2
Q
Certain bacteria in their inactive stage, form outer coverings
A
Spores
3
Q
Works by penetrating other cells and becoming part of them
A
Viruses
4
Q
Is the presence, growth and multiplication of an organism in or on a body site, with damage to tissues and overt signs and symptoms.
A
Infection
5
Q
Is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can result in severe, sometimes permanent complications including: pneumonia, hospitalization, brain swelling, death
A
Measles