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Assignment:
(The book of Kinns Medical Assistant) In Learning Objectives Lesson 19.1: Infectious Disease Process and Types of Infections. Please answer the following questions.
1. Describe the characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms.
2. Do the following related to the chain of infection: Apply the chain of infection process to the healthcare practice. Compare viral and bacterial cell invasion. Differentiate between humoral and cell-mediated immunity.
3. Summarize the impact of the inflammatory response on the body's ability to defend itself against infection.
4. Analyze the difference among acute, chronic, latent, and opportunistic infections.
5. How pathogen escapes reservoir host. Exits include mouth, nose, eyes, ears, intestines, urinary tract, reproductive tract, and open wounds. Use standard precautions to help control spread of infection.
6. How transmitted pathogen gains entry into a new host.