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What deense mechanism helps to resist the invasion of infectious agents once they enter the body but then gets weakened?
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Which of the infectious agents is unicellular?
Bacteria and protozoa are unicellular infectious agents.
Viruses are the smallest known infectious agents?
Prions are the smallest known infectious agents.
What gets trapped in the mucus elevator?
Infectious agents, small aerosol and dust particles are trapped in the mucus elevator to prevent their invasion in lungs.
What are phathogens?
Pathogens are infectious agents.
Are a suspension of infectious agents used to convey resistance to infectious diseases?
vaccines
How may the contracting of infections in hospitals be explained?
This weakened immune system can be caused either by the patient's diseases or by treatments given to the patient. Second, many medical procedures can increase the risk of infection by introducing infectious agents
What does 87798 cpt code mean?
The CPT code 87798 is used for DNA or RNA detection of infectious agents. It is used for infectious agents that do not already have their own specific CPT code.
What are two classes of teratogenic agents?
infectious diseases and types of chemicals
Which types of infectious agents can be killed by antibiotics?
fungi and protozoa and bacteria
What is the term for an inanimate object that can harbor material containing infectious agents?
The term you are looking for is "fomite." Fomites are objects or materials that can carry and transmit infectious agents, such as viruses or bacteria, from one person to another.
What increases your chances of becoming ill?
Factors that can increase your chances of becoming ill include weakened immune system, poor hygiene practices, exposure to infectious agents or pathogens, lack of proper nutrition, stress, lack of exercise, and underlying health conditions.
Are viruses the only infectious agents living?
No. You also have bacteria, fungi, etc.
