The Way a Pathogen Gets into a Host Is Called

question 189

Multiple Choice

The way a pathogen gets into a host is called the:

• A)access site
• B)transfer site
• C)portal of entry
• D)portal of exit

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Definitions:

Skin Integrity

The condition of unbroken and healthy skin, an important aspect of preventing infection and disease.

Alkaline-Based Soap

Soap with a pH level higher than 7, typically considered harsher on the skin due to its potential to disrupt the skin's natural acid mantle.

Neutral pH

A value of 7 on the pH scale, indicating a solution that is neither acidic nor alkaline.

Oral Candidiasis

A fungal infection in the mouth caused by the Candida species, also known as thrush.