Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 14 - Principles of Disease and Epidemiology - Study Questions - Review - Page 426: 1b

Answer

Infection is the colonization of the body by certain microorganisms while a disease is any change from state of health; a disease is usually the result of an infection.

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Infection is the colonization of the body by certain microorganisms while a disease is any change from state of health; a disease is usually the result of an infection.
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