Microbiology Flashcards
1
Q
define colonisation
A
the establishment of a microorganism on or within a host
2
Q
what is a pathogen?
A
ant microorganism that has the potential to cause disease
3
Q
what is virulence?
A
the likelihood of causing disease
4
Q
what bug do phagocytes fight?
A
bacteria and fungi
5
Q
what bug(s) do T lymphocytes fight?
A
viruses, fungi and protozoa
6
Q
what bug(s) do antibodies and B lymphocytes fight?
A
viruses
7
Q
what bug(s) do eosinophils fight?
A
fungi, protozoa and worms
8
Q
what bug(s) do mast cells fight?
A
worms
9
Q
what bug(s) does the complement fight?
A
bacteria
