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The first recognized case in an epidemic outbreak is termed as the index case. Although both the index case and primary case appear to be the same yet they differ slightly. The term primary case refers to the person who first brings a disease into a group of people.

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There are some enzymes that cause protein to coagulate rather than to produce simpler compund These are known as lab enzymes

1. Coagulase:

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In concentrations usually applied for sterilization purposes, ethylene oxide is preferable to formaldehyde becuase it is more penetrating

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1. Incubation period: This term is typically used for infectious diseases and refers to the time between exposure to the infectious agent and the onset of symptoms.

2. Serial interval: This refers to the time between successive cases in a chain of transmission, specifically in infectious diseases.

3. Latent period: This is the time from the initiation of the disease process (or exposure to a risk factor) until the disease is detectable or until symptoms appear. In non-infectious diseases, this period can be significant, as the disease may be developing without any noticeable symptoms.

4. Lag time: This term can refer to various delays in processes but is not specifically defined in the context of disease initiation and detection.

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The most efficient method of sterilization in dental practice is moist heat at 121°C for 20 min

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The bacterial population in the gingival sulcus or the pocket that influences the course of periodontal disease has essentially the same organisms found in the healthy sulcus

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The bacteria having the highest lipid Content in the cell wall Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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80 - 100 % so nearly 100 -- 75 % also equally correct

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Lactobacillus is an acidogenic genus found in deep dental caries, that often increases significantly in the saliva during periods of caries activity