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HOST SUSCEPTIBILITY [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-06-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- photic retinopathy
1, record 1, English, photic%20retinopathy
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PR 2, record 1, English, PR
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Photic retinopathy is a generalized term for light-induced retinal damage. It is most often due to inadvertent exposure. Examples include retinal damage induced by solar viewing or the operating microscope. The mechanism is typically photochemical, and this may be enhanced by elevated tissue temperature and increased blood oxygen tension.... The extent of retinal injury and the likelihood of visual recovery depend on multiple factors, including the location and area of exposed retina, the duration, intensity, and spectrum of the light source, and host susceptibility factors, such as age, nutritional status, ocular pigmentation, core temperature, clarity of ocular media, and pre-existing retinal disease. 3, record 1, English, - photic%20retinopathy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Solar retinopathy is an example of photic retinopathy. 4, record 1, English, - photic%20retinopathy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rétinopathie photique
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9tinopathie%20photique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La rétinopathie solaire est un exemple d'une rétinopathie photique. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9tinopathie%20photique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-06-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Epidemiology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- susceptible host
1, record 2, English, susceptible%20host
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An organism] who can be infected by a given infectious agent. 2, record 2, English, - susceptible%20host
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The final link in the chain of infection is a susceptible host. Susceptibility of a host depends on genetic or constitutional factors, specific immunity, and nonspecific factors that affect [the host's] ability to resist infection or to limit pathogenicity. 3, record 2, English, - susceptible%20host
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Épidémiologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hôte réceptif
1, record 2, French, h%C3%B4te%20r%C3%A9ceptif
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Organisme] qui peut être [infecté] par un agent infectieux. 2, record 2, French, - h%C3%B4te%20r%C3%A9ceptif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] capacité de survivre dans l'environnement est importante parce qu'elle permet qu'un nombre suffisant de microorganismes atteigne un hôte réceptif et puisse pénétrer cet hôte. Plus un agent est résistant dans l'environnement, plus il a de chance de survivre assez longtemps et d'entrer ainsi en contact avec un hôte réceptif. 3, record 2, French, - h%C3%B4te%20r%C3%A9ceptif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
- Epidemiología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- huésped susceptible
1, record 2, Spanish, hu%C3%A9sped%20susceptible
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- hospedero susceptible 1, record 2, Spanish, hospedero%20susceptible
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Para que ocurra una infección o colonización, tiene que darse una secuencia de elementos que se unen para transmitir un microorganismo infeccioso a un huésped susceptible. Las infecciones o colonizaciones pueden originarse en la comunidad o en instituciones de salud. 1, record 2, Spanish, - hu%C3%A9sped%20susceptible
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-07-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- susceptibility
1, record 3, English, susceptibility
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(Not) all persons infected with(beta-hemolytic streptococcus) develop(acute rheumatic fever). Thus, considerations of host susceptibility are important. 1, record 3, English, - susceptibility
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- réceptivité de l'hôte
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9ceptivit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27h%C3%B4te
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pénétration de l'agent infectieux dans l'organisme, sa multiplication, sa capacité à provoquer des lésions dépendent de facteurs conditionnant le pouvoir pathogène [...] mais dépendent aussi de la réceptivité de l'hôte [...] 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9ceptivit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27h%C3%B4te
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- receptividad
1, record 3, Spanish, receptividad
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-07-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- host susceptibility 1, record 4, English, host%20susceptibility
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Glossary of Nosocomial Infections. 2, record 4, English, - host%20susceptibility
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sensibilité de l'hôte
1, record 4, French, sensibilit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27h%C3%B4te
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lexique des infections nosocomiales. 2, record 4, French, - sensibilit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27h%C3%B4te
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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