Aami Microbio Final Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Chronic Infection {Ans: An infection with slow onset and long duration}Acquired Immunity {Ans: requires that the individual must receive or form antibodies to a pathogen personally or be given the antibodies from a different source.}Attenuation {Ans: Reduction of the virulence of a microorganism}Mechanical vector {Ans: is a vector in or on which growth and development of the infective agent does not occur.}Number of Organisms {Ans: Present amount}Acute Infection {Ans: An infection with rapid onset and short duration}