Ch11

Why is Saliva a concern in dentistry?

When contaminated instruments or surfaces transfer pathogens, this is:

The herpes virus is transmitted through

The ability of a pathogen to overcome the body's defense and cause disease is known as

Transmission through the eyes or mouth is known as

Which of the following is not a type of infection?

Exmaples of a portal of entry for pathogens include

This disease is spread through direct transmission:

Immunity can be acquired through vaccination; this is referred to as

Which of the following affects the disease-producing ability of a pathogenic organism?