Understanding infectious disease Flashcards
1
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What is pathogenicity?
A
The capacity of a pathogen to cause disease in a host.
2
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What is susceptibility?
A
The likelihood of developing a disease. If the susceptibility of an organism is high, its ability to resist the disease is low.
3
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What is resistance?
A
Is the ability to withstand any adverse effects. It describes the extent to which an organism is affected by an agent.
4
Q
What is the incubation period?
A
The time between infection and the onset of symptoms.
5
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What are the 4 phases of infection?
A
- Infection.
- Incubation period.
- Symptoms of disease.
- Recovery.
