A disease ____ is a source of the pathogen in the environment a) interferon b) pandemic c) epidemic d) reservoir

Q: How does the immune system fights tetanus?

A: Tetnus is a very fatal infection caused by clostridium tetani  This bacteria can be found in  soil…

Q: What do you mean by contagious disease? use your own words to explain?

A: A disease can be defined as a disorder or deviation in the physical, physiological or any other…

Q: Explain the Action of the complement system against abacterium ?

A: Complement is a complex protein network of plasma and an integral part of the innate immune system.…

Q: What is Pick's disease?

A: Pick's disease is a frontotemporal dementia (FTD) that affects the part of the brain that control…

Q: What is an opportunistic pathogen?

A: A pathogen is bacteria, virus, or other microorganisms that can cause disease

Q: Why is it a mistake to use the same syringe, even with a new, sterile needle?

A: Injections are used for administration of drugs, contraceptives, vaccines or any other therapeutic…

Q: What is a Black Plague?

A: Microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses can act as a pathogenic organism and can affect the…

Q: What are adenovirus vectors  ?

A: Viruses are the obligate parasites.

Q: Why would medication fail to cure HSV infections even though it prevents recurrent cold sores?

A: Herpes affected individuals are generally asymptomatic or show painful blisters and ulcers. HSV…

Q: Who produce highest number of antibiotics?

A: Antibiotics are antimicrobial substances produced by certain microorganisms such as bacteria and…

Q: What are virulence factors?

A: Pathogens are the disease causing organisms which enters body and escapes the host immune system.…

Q: What can be done to prevent the spread of these resistant microbes in the hospital?

A: Resistant microbes cause a major threat of nosocomial infections in hospitals. Healthcare personnel…

Q: What would cause a local infection to spread into a pandemic so rapidly?

A: A pandemic is a global epidemic. An epidemic is when an infectious disease is widespread in a…

Q: Why are gram-positive bacteria typically more resistant than gram-negative bacteria to…

A: Bacteria are found everywhere. They can survive almost every where including bottom of oceans, our…

Q: How does handwashing help in preventing spread of infections?

A: Introduction Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by bacteria, viruses, fungus, or parasitic…

Q: What is Salmonella typhi?

A: Organisms are earlier classified into two main categories known as prokaryotes and eukaryotes.…

Q: How does HIV, which at first glance does not appear to be a highly formidable foe, persist in the…

A: HIV, stands for human immunodeficiency virus, is a virus that destructs the immune system that…

Q: Which of the following statements reflects the pathogenesis of influenza virus? A-The virus…

A: Influenza virus attacks on the respiratory system of human beings. It belongs to the family…

Q: What type of organism causes AIDS?

A: AIDS is Acquired Immuno Deficiency Disease. It is a chronic, life-threatening immunodeficiency…

Q: how is pathogen identified

A: Any organic entity or substance, particularly a microorganism, capable for causing sickness, like…

Q: What is the nature of infectious disease?

A: Pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria , viruses , parasites or fungi, cause infectious…

Q: Why are emboli dangerous?

A: Introduction Platelets are also referred to as thrombocytes; they are cytoplasmic fragments that…

Q: What are two reasons microbes will produce toxins?

A: Introduction :- Toxins produced by microorganisms such as bacteria, fungus, protozoa,…

Q: What are the genetic and molecular features that differ between pathogens and members of the normal…

A: The phrase "ordinary microbiota" alludes to the microorganisms that live on a superficial level and…

Q: What would be the best type of vaccine for cholera?

A: The vaccine constitutes killed whole-cell V. cholerae O1 in coordination with a recombinant…

Q: Injectable products must be endotoxin-free.  true or false?

A: Endotoxin is a type of pyrogen and is component of the exterior cell wall of Gram negative bacteria…

Q: How many times should a child be vaccinated against tetanus?

A: The tetanus vaccine is part of a prescribed series of childhood and adult vaccinations to protect…

Q: Why is it a mistake to use the same syringe, even with new , sterile needles?

A: Contamination is the presence of any impurity, constituent, or any unwanted element that can infect,…

Q: Does the HIV virus kill a patient directly?

A: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a family of retroviruses which are single stranded virus…

Q: Our environment contains masses of microorganisms, many of which reside as commensal organisms on…

A: There are various kinds of interactions between the different organisms in the ecosystem in order to…

Q: Why wouldn’t antibiotics work as therapy for botulism?

A: Botulism is a bacterial-based disease caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum which is an…

Q: If an outbreak of yellow fever occurred, who wouldbe isolated and who would be quarantined?

A: Introduction  Yellow fever is one of the common viral infection caused by Flavivirus. This is…

Q: IF A PERSON IS INFECTED BY THE SAME PATHOGEN A SECOND TIME , why does the person either not get sick…

A: Immunology is the study of the immune system and its response to infections. The immune system…

Q: Which cells are attacked by HIV?

A: HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus)-It attacks the body's immune system and can leads to AIDS if left…

Q: In this case, bacteria were introduced to the patient’s muscles through an injection. How else might…

A: The infection of bone and muscles are relatively rare because they are present deep inside the body.…

Q: Why is it vital that a biomedical technician without patient interaction understand infection…

A: Infections occurring in healthcare facilities are increasing at an alarming rate. One in every…

Q: Why does an AIDS patient suffer from many infections?

A: AIDS is called as the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It is a global health problem. It is a…

Q: Is Catalase is a virulence factor?

A: Catalase is a compound which is present in the liver that separates harmful hydrogen peroxide into…

Q: How long does it take to develop symptoms of influenza after being exposed?

A: Influenza is a viral disease caused by influenza viruses specifically influenza A and influenza B.…

Q: How long does a bacterial infection last without antibiotics?

A: Most of the bacterial infections are localized and remain in the specific body part without…

Q: Is this a graph of an acute, chronic or latent disease?

A: Diseases are mainly of three types : 1) Acute Disease - This type of a disease has a short term but…