WorksheetsAbscess
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
What was the result of virulent infection in weak bodies?
It often lead to a persistent state of chronic infection.
It could be cured with careful daily disinfection.
It was usually fatal before the discovery of antibiotics.
It formed the creamy liquid known as pus.
What happens during the battle between invading bacteria and white cells in the inflamed area?
The bacteria always win and form an abscess.
The white cells always win and destroy the bacteria.
Many casualties occur, forming pus.
The inflamed area becomes sterile.
What is an abscess?
A localized collection of bacteria in the body.
A type of chronic infection.
A temporary repair tissue called granulation tissue.
A localized collection of pus surrounded by damaged and inflamed tissues.
What is the usual cause of abscess in the oral cavity?
A viral infection.
A fungal infection.
A bacterial infection, often by staphylococci.
A failure of the body's protective mechanisms.
What is the usual form of treatment for abscesses?
Careful daily disinfection of the oral cavity.
Granulation tissue.
Antiseptic lotions.
Antibiotics, aided by surgical incision to release pus where necessary.
Antibiotics are the only form of treatment for abscesses.
True
False
A boil is an example of an abscess within the skin.
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False
If the balance between infection and body resistance is equal, it often leads to a persistent state of chronic infection.
True
False
An abscess is a localized collection of pus surrounded by damaged and inflamed tissues.
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False
An abscess in the oral cavity is never caused by bacterial infection.
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False
