Epidemiology RETEST

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What is Active Immunity?

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Immunity that occurs when a person's own immune system produces antibodies in response to the presence of a pathogen, such as through vaccination.

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What is Epidemiology?

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The study of the spread of disease.

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Why is there a need to develop new antibiotics?

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Bacteria are constantly mutating and developing resistance to antibiotics.

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What is Direct Contact in terms of disease transmission?

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When a pathogen is moved from person to person through physical touch, such as kissing, hugging, sneezing, or shaking hands.

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What is a Spirillum?

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A type of bacteria that has a spiral shape.

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What is Passive Immunity?

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Immunity that occurs when a person receives antibodies from another source, such as through breast milk or an injection.

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What is the Inflammatory Response?

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A biological response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens or damaged cells, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain.

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What is a Coccus?

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A type of bacteria that is spherical in shape.

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What is a Bacillus?

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A type of bacteria that is rod-shaped.

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What is Indirect Contact in terms of disease transmission?

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Transmission of pathogens through an intermediate object or organism, such as contaminated surfaces or vectors.