PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

IMMUNE RESPONSE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
David has an infection that is restricted to his right arm. What type of infection is this?
A
local
B
systemic
C
general
D
edemic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A common example of a localised infection is an infected wound. This type of localised infection does not generally make a person feel unwell, but without appropriate treatment, it could cause more serious problems, eventually leading to a systemic infection.

Detailed explanation-2: -Infectious diseases can be viral, bacterial, parasitic or fungal infections. There’s also a rare group of infectious diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs).

Detailed explanation-3: -An infection that affects only one body part or organ is called a localized infection.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are four main types of infection: bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic. Each type of infection can affect different parts of the body and can be treated in different ways. Your immune system is equipped to fight off many infectious diseases without treatment.

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