Question

Define the terms infection, pathogen, incubation period and allergen. <!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> [Review Questions - Pg No.165 - SAT - 1]

Answer 1

The given terms can be defined as:

Infection: It can be defined is 'the transmission or transfer of diseases from one infected person to another healthy person.'

Pathogen: It can be defined as 'the microorganisms that cause communicable diseases.'

Incubation period: It can be defined as 'the time period in which the symptoms of disease are visible after the entry of pathogen.'

Allergen: It can be defined as 'the antigenic substance that can produce immediate hypersensitive allergy.'