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Chapter 2 Chain
Chapter 2 Chain of Infection
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Causative Agent | pathogenic microorganism that causes disease |
| Reservoir | where pathogen lives and multiplies |
| Portal of exit | any body opening on an infected person that allows pathogens to leave |
| Mode of transmission | describes how pathogens travel |
| Portal of entry | any body opening on an UNinfected person that allows pathogens to enter |
| Susceptible Host | an uninfected person who could ge sick |