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When a person in a healthcare setting acquires a pathogen from another patient or healthcare worker it is called?
When a person in a healthcare setting acquires a pathogen from another patient or healthcare worker, it is called a healthcare-associated infection (HAI) or nosocomial infection. These infections can occur due to various factors, including invasive procedures, compromised immune systems, and inadequate infection control practices. Preventing HAIs is crucial for patient safety and involves strict adherence to hygiene protocols, proper use of personal protective equipment, and effective sterilization methods.
What is protective antigen?
Protective antigen is a key component of anthrax toxin, produced by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It is essential for the entry of the toxin into host cells and plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of anthrax infection. Vaccines targeting protective antigen have been developed as a preventative measure against anthrax.
What is a disease caused by a pathogen or its toxin?
INFECTION
What is the name of the pathogen that causes an infection?
bacterium
Is caused by a pathogen that does not normally produce an illness in healthy humans?
opportunistic infection
Why is the presence of phagocytes an indication of an infection by a pathogen?
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invasion of the body by any pathogen is called?
Infection
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 definition of the word bacteria?
A treatable pathogen that causes infection
The broad term for a microbe that causes a transmitted infection is what?
A pathogen.
What is A pathogen's entry into a host's body tissue called?
Infection
What is the chain of infection of anorexia?
There is no chain of infection for anorexia, as it is not caused by a pathogen. Anorexia Nervosa is a mental disorder.
