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| The invasion of a susceptible host by pathogens or microorganisms, resulting in disease. |
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| The presences and growth of a microorganism within a host without tissue damage. |
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| An infecious disease transmitted from one person to another. |
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| A place where microorganisms survive, multiply, and await transfer to host. |
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| The absences of disease producing organism. |
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| interval between entrance of pathogen and appearance of first symptoms |
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| interval from onset of nonspecific signs & symptoms |
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| interval when patient manifests signs and symptoms specific to type of infection |
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| interval when acute symptoms of infection disappear |
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