microorganisms and infection CONT. 4

Question 1

Hallmark of most infectious diseases is

Answer 1

fever

Question 2

Several factors influence the capacity of pathogens to cause disease,
including

Answer 2

communicability, immunogenicity, infectivity, mechanisms of action, pathogenicity,
portal of entry, toxigenicity, & virulence

Question 3

Infectious diseases are classified based on

Answer 3

prevalence & spread, including endemic (particular population or people),
epidemic (sudden increase), & pandemic (larger # of people)