List and describe the four methods by which infection can be transferred from the source to the host

How can the outcome of an SV40 viral infection differ inpermissive versus nonpermissive hosts?

Differentiate between exogenous and endogenous infections.

- In a paragraph explain   a) What is resident flora? b)How might resident flora prevent infection AND cause infection?

Give an example of an infection that can be diagnosed by a LFA. Tell what it is and give a reference.

Explain the relationship between the infection chain and transmission of infection ?

Some pathogens, such as HIV, can be transmitted both vertically and horizontally. How do you expect virulence of such pathogens to compare with that of pathogens that are transmitted 1) only horizontally or 2) only vertically? Explain.

Describe the difference between the terms INFECTION and DISEASE. Starting with exposure to pathogens, describe IN DETAIL the steps  involved in the infection process ( exposure, adherence, invasion and multiplication) as well as the disease process( Toxicity, invasiveness, tissue or system damage)

Humans are accidental hosts in many vector-borne diseases. Whatdoes this indicate about the relationship between the vector and themicrobial agent?

Discuss both persistent and transforming infections.