Systemic Infection Flashcards
1
Q
Common signs of systemic infection are _ (2)
A
Fever
Rash
2
Q
Fever occurs when _ damaged by invading pathogens
A
System’s cells
3
Q
When systems cells are damaged by pathogens, they release substance called _
A
Cytokines
4
Q
Cytokines effect body’s thermostat, adjusting it to _
A
Higher temp
5
Q
With a higher thermostat setting, normal body temp perceived to be _
A
Low
6
Q
Lower perceived temp causes _ to occur
A
Shivering
7
Q
Shivering causes body temp to rise to temps that are _ to most microorganisms
A
Fatal
8
Q
Skin rashes in systemic infection are caused by multiple areas of skin damaged as a result of microorganisms and their _
A
Toxins
9
Q
Rashes indicate similar damage may be occurring within _
A
Body
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