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Milady Chapter 5

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The invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens is called a (an) _______. Infection
Bacteria grow and reproduce during the _____ stage. Active
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, initially appears as a ________ that can be difficult to cure. Skin Infection
A _____ is a colony of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the human body, and secrete a sticky, protective coating that cements them together, making them hard to penetrate. Biofilm
Head lice are a type of ______ infection. Parasitic
Bacteria that are _____ are harmless organisms that may perform useful functions. Nonpathogenic
A(n) _____ can only live and reproduce by taking over other cells and becoming part of them. Virus
Dental plaque is an example of a visible human _____. Disease
A(n) _____ is a single-cell organism that grows in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and yeasts. Fungus
A local infection is one that is _______ to a particular part of the body. Confined
Historically, MRSA occurred most frequently in people who have _______immune systems or who had undergone medical procedures. Weakened
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