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Chain of Infection
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Definition of Chain of Infection | All six factors need to be present so infection can occur. |
| First Link | Pathogen- Infectious Agent |
| Second Link | Where Pathogen lives |
| Carrier Host | Don't look sick but still passes germs. |
| Third link | The Portal of Exit |
| Fourth Link | The Route of Transmission |
| Fifth Link | The Portal of Entry |
| Sixth Link | The Susceptible Host |