Which process is occurring when infectious organisms establish themselves on a host without causing infection?

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Colonization occurs when infectious organisms establish themselves on a host without causing infection. Inoculation refers to the introduction of microorganisms into a host. Infection occurs when microorganisms invade and multiply within a host, causing some degree of harm. Replication describes the process of microorganisms multiplying and making copies of themselves.

Which Process Is Occurring When Infectious Organisms Establish Themselves on a Host