P1. Disease, NF, & Colonization.

Question 1

an altered health state in an infected host.

Answer 1

DISEASE

Question 2

an illness caused by a pathogen
which invades body tissues and causes damage

Answer 2

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Question 3

an infectious disease that is capable of spreading from person to person.

Answer 3

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

Question 4

• subjective evidence of disease
• usually perception of the patient having the disease such as headache, dizziness, etc.

Answer 4

SYMPTOMS

Question 5

• observable evidence of disease
• usually physical manifestation of the disease such as rashes, bleeding, etc.

Answer 5

SIGNS

Question 6

• usually, the harmless bacteria in or on the body.
• unless the host defense is compromised.

Answer 6

NORMAL FLORA

Question 7

Normal Flora is also known as the following:

Answer 7

1. Indigenous Flora
2. Resident Flora
3. Normal Microbiota

Question 8

• the establishment of substantial number of microorganisms
• MULTIPLICATION of microorganisms
• usually in the skin or mucosa but there’s no penetration of tissues.

Answer 8

COLONIZATION