Infection Flashcards
1
Q
What is a pathogen?
A
A disease causing microorganism
2
Q
What is an infection?
A
An interaction between the body and a pathogen
3
Q
What are the two options after an infection?
A
Recovery
Death
4
Q
What happens when the pathogen overwhelms the bodies defences?
A
Death
5
Q
What happens when the body’s defences overwhelm the pathogen?
A
Recovery
6
Q
What defences does the body have to combat infection?
A
Non-specific
Specific
