Exam 16: Infectious Illnesses

About ____ of those infected with HCV develop chronic or long-term hepatitis.

Small parasitic worms that attack specific tissues or organs are known as:

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is considered which type of virus?

Which of the following is true concerning mononucleosis?

The most plentiful pathogens, which are simple, one-celled organisms, are:

Redness, swelling, and local warmth around a wound site indicate ____________________.

Which of the following is a bacterial disease?

Match the items below with the appropriate description. -a disease caused by a bacterium carried by a tick

____________________ cause most of the spring, summer, and early fall colds in the United States..

Match the items below with the appropriate description. -a type of retrovirus

_____ are single-celled microscopic animals that release enzymes or toxins that destroy cells.

____________________ is a complex disorder characterized by profound fatigue that does not improve with bed rest and that may get worse with physical or mental activity.

The early symptoms of meningitis:

Discuss the individuals or groups who are at greatest risk of being infected with MRSA and explain why it is difficult to treat.

____________________ are means of transmission for infectious diseases.

Mononucleosis is caused by:

Which of the following is primarily spread by animals or insects?

Classify the five different types of pathogens and provide examples of diseases for each pathogen.

____________________ are named for their halo-like appearance and lead to respiratory infection.

An ____ occurs when the immune system fails to recognize its own body tissue and begins to attack it.