Types Of Infection Flashcards
1
Q
Not an infection
A
Colonization of resident flora
2
Q
Infection
A
Invasion to unprotected area
3
Q
Limited to Specific body part
A
Local infection
4
Q
Spreads and damages different body parts
A
Systemic infection
5
Q
Microorganisms in the blood
A
Bacteremia
6
Q
Systemic infection resulting from bacteremia
A
Septicemia
7
Q
Appear suddenly or last a short period of time
A
Acute infection
8
Q
-may occur slowly over a period of time
-may last a month or year
A
Chronic infection
