Pathogens Review

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What does the term 'pathogenic' mean?

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Harmful or disease-causing.

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What is the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?

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An epidemic is contained to a smaller geographic area, whereas a pandemic is a worldwide outbreak of disease.

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Should antibiotics be prescribed for strep throat?

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Yes, strep is a bacterial infection and antibiotics will be effective.

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What is antigenic drift?

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Antigenic drift is a gradual change in the virus.

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What is antigenic shift?

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Antigenic shift is a sudden and major change in the virus.

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What is the main difference between viruses and bacteria?

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Viruses can only reproduce inside host cells, while bacteria can reproduce on their own.

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Can bacteria be beneficial?

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Yes, some bacteria have beneficial effects, such as aiding digestion.

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What is a virus?

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A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside a host cell.

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What is a bacterial infection?

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A bacterial infection is caused by harmful bacteria that invade the body and multiply.

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What is an example of a viral infection?

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Influenza (the flu) is an example of a viral infection.