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Why is a child unlikely to develop the symptoms of measles if exposed to the pathogen again?
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The subject, in fighting off their first bout of measles, developed an antibody specifically effective against measles, and becomes able to reproduce this if re-exposed. The infection is then typically killed off before it becomes symptomatic.
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What happens once the body is exposed to pathogen?
The pathogen tries to infect the body. The defense mechanism of the body resists the entry of the pathogen. If pathogen succeeds the infection is established and the body becomes sick.
What is the difference between latent infection and inapparent infection?
An inapparent infection occurs when a susceptible person is exposed to an agent, is consequently infected, but neverdevelops clinical symptoms (subclinical). An inapparent infection may result in immunity - but they may not develop immunity and could even become a carrier.In contrast, an exposed susceptible person may develop symptoms (clinical infection), but later enter a period where they no longer exhibit those symptoms. This person would be said to have a "latent infection". They have not recovered - they are still infected -- and they might start to exhibit clinical symptoms later.Exposed ---- Infected ------ no symptoms --------------------------------------> Resolution INAPPARENT INFECTIONExposed ---- Infected ----- symptoms ----no symptoms ---- symptoms ----> Resolution|< Latent Infection>|- Dominick A. Leone -
What defenses does your body have that can prevent you from getting sick even when you have already been exposed to a pathogen?
Waffle
What stage is when a person is exposed to a disease by doesn't show symptoms?
During the incubation period a person is exposed to a disease may not show symptoms
What best describes how a vaccinations can help protect the body against disease?
An individual is exposed to a killed pathogen, an inactivated pathogen, or a component of a pathogen. The individual is protected from subsequent exposures to the pathogen because the adaptive immune system is stimulated to produce memory B cells and memory T cells, which protect from subsequent exposures.
Does Research shows that everyone that is exposed to trauma will develop psychological health problems?
Research shows that everyone that is exposed to trauma will develop psychological health problem.
What true or false the medical assistant does not need to worry about contamination because the specimen has already been exposed to a pathogen?
False
Can you be exposed to H1N1 and not develop symptoms?
yes you can, H1N1 is just like the chicken pox, you can either get it really heavy or just a little cold or flu and most likely you wont get it again because you will be immune
How long after being exposed to lice do you see symptoms?
immediately
How is berylliosis prevented?
Eliminating exposure to beryllium is the surest way to prevent berylliosis. Screening workers who are exposed to beryllium fumes or dust or who develop an allergic reaction.is an effective way to control symptoms and prevent disease progression.
what are the symptoms of acrophobia?
Symptoms of acrophobia, or fear of heights, can include dizziness, trembling, sweating, rapid heartbeat, and feeling an overwhelming sense of panic or fear when exposed to heights. These symptoms can vary in intensity depending on the individual and the height they are exposed to.
Can a food allergy develop 20 minutes after eating?
Absolutely. Tostitos chips and red kool aid causes me to itch and swell immediately!
