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===Introduction===
 
===Introduction===
  
 
One of the main causes of disease is infection by microorganisms, with four types so far identified:
 
One of the main causes of disease is infection by microorganisms, with four types so far identified:
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A fifth controversial type are Pirons, which are infectious proteins that are believed to be the cause of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and the human variant  Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (vCJD).<br />
 
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All exist as either:
 
All exist as either:
 
*Primary pathogens ('''obligate'''): presence always corresponds with disease
 
*Primary pathogens ('''obligate'''): presence always corresponds with disease
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*'''Orofecal''':typically enteric infections
 
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===References===
 
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Revision as of 13:39, 18 August 2010


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Introduction

One of the main causes of disease is infection by microorganisms, with four types so far identified:

  • Viruses
  • Bacteria
  • Fungi
  • Parasites- comprising protozoa and helminths

All exist as either:

  • Primary pathogens (obligate): presence always corresponds with disease
  • Secondary (opportunistic): prerequisites must be fulfilled before disease occurs

Microorganisms can enter the body by three routes:

  • Contact: typically seen in dermatological infections
  • Aerosol: typically respiratory infections
  • Orofecal:typically enteric infections

Viruses

Bacteria

Parasites

Fungi

Host Invasion Flashcards

References

  • Murphy, K., Travers, P. and Walport, M. (2008) Janeway's Immunobiology. 7th ed. New York: Garland Science Publishing.