Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

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: 3b

Answer

Chronic Infection

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A chronic infection develops slowly with minimal immune response but remains in the body for a long time. This is important for doctors who try to treat patients to know.

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