front 1 disease | back 1 failure of the body to function normally |
front 2 pathogen | back 2 disease producing microorganisms |
front 3 infection | back 3 invasion of the body by a pathogen and the symptoms that develop in response to the invasion *signs and symptoms* |
front 4 localized infection | back 4 restricted to a small area of the body |
front 5 systemic infection | back 5 widespread infection throughout the body, usually spread by the blood |
front 6 bacteria | back 6 single cell organisms found everywhere |
front 7 parasites | back 7 require a LIVING host |
front 8 virus | back 8 smallest infectious agent |
front 9 fungus | back 9 plantlike organism- grows best in dark, damp places |
front 10 mycotic infections | back 10 pathogenic fungal infections usually localized |
front 11 protozoa | back 11 single cell, animals like microbes |
front 12 mosquitoes | back 12 are NOT a parasite, they are a predator |
front 13 gram stain | back 13 bacteria classified according to staining characteristics |
front 14 gram negative | back 14 bacteria will not absorb the dye it will pick up a red or Pink stain |
front 15 culture and sensitivity | back 15 if the antibiotic kills the bacteria, the bacteria is sensitive. if the antibiotic does NOT kill the bacteria, the bacteria is resistant |
front 16 portal of entry | back 16 how pathogens enter the body |
front 17 Parenteral route | back 17 includes injuries that penetrate the skin or mucus membrane such as bites, cuts, or surgery |
front 18 two most common portals of enter or exit are _______ and _______ | back 18 respiratory and GI (gastrointestinal) exhale |
front 19 portals of exit | back 19 the way that pathogens leave an infected body |
front 20 GU | back 20 Gastrial urine |
front 21 GI | back 21 Gastrointestinal |