Fundamentals Of Microbiology-Tille Study Guide Graded A+

systemic infection {Ans: infection spreads to several sites and tissue fluids usually in the bloodstream}subacute {Ans: symptoms and signs that are less severe in intensity than acute symptoms}prevalence of disease {Ans: the total number of new and existing cases in a population in a given time}Pathogen {Ans: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.}Bacterial Nomenclature {Ans: Binomial: genus + species}Fomite {Ans: A physical object that serves to transmit an infectious agent from person to person.}