The Term Infection Refers To

Question

The term infection refers to
A)microorganisms colonizing the body.
B)contact with microorganisms.
C)contact with pathogens.
D)pathogens penetrating host defenses.
E)None of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Infection refers to the invasion and multiplication of pathogens within the body, resulting in disease. Pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites can penetrate host defenses and cause an infection. Therefore, option D is the most appropriate choice. Options A, B, and C are too broad and do not specifically describe the mechanism of infection. Option E is incorrect as one of the choices must be correct.