Virulence, infectivity, mode of transmission, and environmental hardiness are all characteristics / factors of the ____________ that help determine the development of an infectious disease.
Host
Mneumonic
Environment
Pathogen
Incubation period is the time from the first contact with the infectious agent until clinical signs begin.
Factors such as age of animal, lifestyle, concurrent diseases, and stress are know as__________.
Zoonosis
Metabolic factors
Mnemonic Factors
Host Risk Factors
The term that means "without signs of disease" is:
Recurrent
Asymptomatic
Edema
Latent
Pathogens may be transmitted by which of the following routes? (Check all that apply)
Droplets or aerosols
Direct contact
Fecal-oral
Vector-borne
Fomites
Which of the following are vectors? (Check all that apply)
Ticks
Mosquitos
Flies
Fleas
A systemic infection occurs when the microbe enters the body and is confined to a specific area.
Which of the following are true statements regarding ways that microbes can cause disease? (Check all that apply)
Direct damage caused to the cells / tissues
Damage caused by the patient's immune system in response to infection
Release of toxins from the microbes
Infectious microbes always cause disease in all hosts
Fomites may include which of the following? (Check all that apply)
Grooming Brushes
Mops
Stethoscopes
An infection that is acquired in a medical facility is known as a / an _____________ infection.
Nosocomial
Idiopathic
