FLASHCARDS INTRO TO PATH PATHO ORGAN_TYPES_INFECT LU 4 SET # 2

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The microbial population that lives within or upon the host in a healthy condition.

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Normal flora

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A form of infection caused by a pathogen that is normally present in the body

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Endogenous infection

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An infection with rapid onset and short duration. It is a relatively brief period of symptoms, and resolution within days.

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Acute infection

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An infection made possible by a primary infection that lowers host resistance.

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Secondary infection

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An infection that is confined to one area of the body

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Local infecion

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A disease or condition that is currently in higher-than-normal numbers in a given population

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Epidemic

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Common Cold; Strep throat, flu, HIV/AIDS, HPA, TB, Hepatitis A, B and C are examples of

non- communicable diseases or communicable diseases

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communicable diseases

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Name the 4 factors that influence the occurrence of infection:

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1. 1. virulence of the organism

2. 2. portal of entry

3. 3. number of organisms present

4. 4. defensiveness or resistance of the host

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The ability of the microbes to overcome the defensive powers of the host and produce disease  

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Pathogenicity

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the pathogenic potential to cause disease

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pathogenicity