Infectious dose can determine whether or not an individual becomes ill with a given pathogen. True O False

Q: Our immune system efficiently kills all categories of microbes that attempt to colonize our bodies.…

A: Human body is protected with a very efficient immune system. It act as soldiers in protecting the…

Q: Briefly describe the physical, chemical and cellular barriers against pathogens

A: Refer to the answer for the explanation.

Q: Which of the following would represent an "opportunity" for an opportunistic pathogen?…

A: The term "opportunistic pathogen" refers to an infectious pathogen that is regularly found in the…

Q: An infection that starts in one location but is allowed to spread through the body is called a…

A: Infection begins when the pathogens like bacteria or virus enter our body and may causes deleterious…

Q: Some of the following are membrane disrupting toxins. Mark all that apply. O Cytokines ✔ Hemolysins…

A: In biology, a membrane is a thin layer which serves as a live cell's or inner cell compartment's…

Q: Which of the following statements correctly compares/contrasts the ways in which antibiotics and…

A: The ways in which antibiotics and antibodies interact with the cells of pathogens that they can…

Q: In which of the following cases would treating a patient with an antiserum (purified antibodies) be…

A: Antiserum  Antiserum is extracted from the animals blood like rabbit or horse to treat specific…

Q: How can we convince the general public and possibly even ourselves, that immunization is a necessary…

A: Immunization is a process of providing vaccine to a person to prevent, safeguard from dangerous…

Q: Compare and contrast major characteristics of exotoxins and endotoxins. Characteristic Exotoxins…

A: Microbial toxins are noxious substances generated by microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria in…

Q: An example of a primary immunodeficiency is DiGeorge syndrome HIV immunosuppressive drugs radiation…

A: Immune system is system which helps our body to fight against the foreign substances which will…

Q: A pathogen that has an extremely low LD50 would be  Group of answer choices very contagious. very…

A: LD50 can be defined as the number of microbes required to kill 50% of the infected hosts.

Q: Which of the following is NOT true about the current coronavirus global pandemic (COVID-19)…

A: The correct answer is --- The causative microbe can infect many tissue types by binding to a cell's…

Q: Nosocomial Infections: What Surfaces that they are mostly on? Which Equipments that carry the…

A: Nosocomial infections are those that the patient develops during hospitalization or erupts within 14…

Q: A person who has an infection that causes their whole body to feel aches is suffering from a…

A: Because widespread symptoms like body aches, weariness, fever, and a general malaise are typical of…

Q: Which of the following are ways a pathogen can disrupt systemic controls? autoimmune diseases I…

A: Cytokines are a group of low-molecular- weight regulatory proteins secreted by WBC and other cells…

Q: An infection may disrupt homeostasis by: O Causing the body to sweat O Inducing fever Maintaining…

A: All the systems in our body try to maintain a constant physiological condition and chemical…

Q: The time when a person who is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis is able to infect another…

A: TB is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Q: A biological vector is when the pathogen O None of the listed answers are correct. O Lives in the…

A: Vectors can be defined as an organisms which transmits or transfer the infectious agents from one…

Q: Describe 2 ways to measure a pathogens virulence. This means you should name the way and then…

A: Virulence is defined as pathogens as well as microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, etc.,…

Q: Explain the rationale for this treatment strategy. Sometimes both booster and antiserum are given at…

A: Tetanus oxide injection is given for person who are at risk for developing tetanus toxoid…

Q: Why is ingest allergies often more severe and more dangerous than inhaled allergies

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Q: an example of infectious disease and outline and symptom, the infectious agent, risk factors…

A: An infectious disease is the one that is caused by pathogenic microbes. These microbes can be…

Q: Explain how pathogens can be responsible for more than one different human diseases using 3…

A: Introduction: An organism that infects its host with disease is referred to as a…

Q: Explain the concept of 'infection control' in a healthcare setting.

A: Infection is the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and…

Clinical Pharmacology

Pharmacology is a discipline of medicine that studies how medications interact with the systems and processes of living organisms, focusing on drug action mechanisms as well as therapeutic and other purposes.