NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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Infectious diseases are diseases caused by an organism such as a virus or a bacterium, which is called a
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pathogen
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toxicant
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pandemic
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carcinogen
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens, which include bacteria, fungi, protozoa, worms, viruses, and even infectious proteins called prions. Pathogens of all classes must have mechanisms for entering their host and for evading immediate destruction by the host immune system. Most bacteria are not pathogenic.
Detailed explanation-2: -Microorganisms that cause disease are collectively called pathogens.
Detailed explanation-3: -AIDS. Common cold. Ebola. Genital herpes. Influenza. Measles. Chickenpox and shingles. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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