All of the following conditions result in chronic thick walled pyogenic abscess except: March 2005
Ans. B: Virulent strain of offending organism Virulence is by the degree of pathogenicity within a group or species of microorganisms or viruses as indicated by case fatality rates and/or the ability of the organism to invade the tissues of the host. The pathogenic capacity of an organism is determined by its virulence factors. In discussing disease, the adjective virulent is used to describe effect severity, and in discussing pathogens, the degree of infectiousness High the virulence, acute the infection will be.
Inadequate surgical drainage
Virulent strain of offending organism
Prolnged course of antibiotic therapy
Presence of foreign body