Objective 2: List the human host barriers to infection Flashcards
1
Q
1/2
A
Intact host skin and mucosal surfaces
2
Q
2/2
A
secretory-excretory products (ex: lysozyme in tears, acid in stomach)
3
Q
Breeches 1/2
A
Commensal skin bacteria (low virulence) cause infections when they enter through cuts or burns.
4
Q
Breeches 2/2
A
Respiratory, GI, GU, caused by virulent organism penetrating intact mucosal barriers.
