Infectious Disease Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
In the developing world, inadequate access to …. and …….. contribute to a heavy burden of infectious diseases?
A
Medical care and malnutrition
2
Q
Most infectious diseases are caused by …….., …….. organisms which exhibit a wide range virulence.
A
Pathogenic, non-commensal
3
Q
The reservoirs for measles are?
A
Humans
4
Q
The reservoir for Lassa fever is?
A
MYASTOMYS NATALENSIS
5
Q
The soil is the reservoir for many pathogenic fungi as well as?
A
Clostridium tetani
6
Q
Microbes enter the host by?
A
- Breaching epithelial surfaces
- Inhalation
- Ingestion
- Sexual transmission
