Stage of pathogenesis in which the pathogen attaches to cells of the host

Process of immune response activation

Phase of pathogen replication within the host

Mechanism of pathogen evasion from host defenses

Process of removing and destroying all harmful microorganisms

A method of cleaning surfaces with soap and water

A technique for reducing the number of bacteria on skin

A way to preserve food by freezing it

Requires oxygen to grow and survive

Does not require oxygen to grow and survive

Can grow in low oxygen environments

Only grows in water

Degree of a microorganism’s pathogenicity

The ability of a microorganism to survive in harsh environments

The speed at which a microorganism reproduces

The resistance of a microorganism to antibiotics

Infectious agent which causes illness when multiplied inside a host

Substance that enhances the immune response

Non-infectious agent that promotes health

Microorganism that is always beneficial to humans

Stage of pathogenesis in which the pathogen makes initial contact with the host’s body

The phase where the immune system begins to respond to the pathogen

The period when the pathogen replicates within the host

The stage where symptoms of the disease first appear

Stage of pathogenesis in which the pathogen successfully multiplies within a host

Initial entry of the pathogen into the host

The body's immune response to eliminate the pathogen

The period after the pathogen has been eliminated from the host

Surroundings which enable agent survival and transmission within the chain of infection

A place where organisms are kept in isolation

A method of controlling disease spread

A type of medical treatment for infections

Methods agents use to move from reservoirs to hosts

Techniques for diagnosing infectious diseases

Types of pathogens that cause diseases

Ways to prevent disease spread

Designed to protect the wearer from injury while preventing the spread of infection or illness

A type of clothing worn for fashion purposes

Equipment used for recreational activities

Tools used for construction work

Parasites, bacteria or viruses which transmit disease

Organisms that produce energy through photosynthesis

Living organisms that can survive in extreme conditions

Cells that are responsible for immune response

Microorganism’s ability to cause disease

Microorganism’s ability to reproduce

Microorganism’s ability to survive in extreme conditions

Microorganism’s ability to photosynthesize

A condition that enhances the normal structure or functions of the body

Any condition in which the normal structure or functions of the body are damaged or impaired

A temporary state of health that requires no treatment

A genetic trait that improves physical performance

Manner in which agents exit reservoirs

Methods of entry into the body

Types of infectious agents

Routes of transmission

Process of lowering microbial counts to safe levels

Complete destruction of all microorganisms

Reduction of pathogens to a non-infectious level

Elimination of all bacteria from surfaces

Involve a pathogen which goes dormant for an extended period of time with no active replication

Are characterized by rapid replication of pathogens

Always result in immediate symptoms

Can be easily treated with antibiotics

Diseases which take place over a long period of time; involves slow onset of symptoms

Diseases which take place over a short period of time; involves fast onset of symptoms

Diseases that are always fatal and cannot be treated

Diseases that are caused by chronic infections and last for years

Takes place through airborne droplets

Occurs through direct contact with surfaces

Involves transmission via contaminated water

Is spread through vector organisms like insects

Transmission by an inanimate reservoir including air, food, and water

Transmission through mechanical gears and levers

Transmission via electrical signals in hybrid vehicles

Transmission using hydraulic fluids in automatic systems