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Chain of Infection

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Second Element in the cycle of infection Reservoir host
Third Element in the cycle of infection Means of exit
forth Element in the cycle of infection Means of transmission
fifth Element in the cycle of infection Means of entrance
sixth Element in the cycle of infection Susceptible host
reservoir agents People, Food, insects, animals, exam tables, H2O, Contaminated surfaces
5 Pathogens Fungi, Bacteria, Virus, Protozoal Rickett sites
(Mode of Transmission) Indirect Contact Sneezing, coughing ingestion, inhalation
(Mode of Transmission) Direct Contact Body Fluids, Urine, CSF, Feces, Blood
Portal Exits ears, Mouth, Eyes, Nose, Body- fluid, feces, urine, semen, Vaginal fluid, reproductive tract discharge, Blood
Protozoal Parasites
Fungi Mold, Yeast
rickettsiae Ticks
Means of exit The route a pathogen takes to exit from a reservoir host is called
Human Carrier is also known as Reservoir host
Means of Entrance Mouth, ears, Nose, Throat, Vagina, or Rectum
Vector-borne transmission “The most common carriers are insects such as fleas, flies, mosquitoes, and ticks.”
Foodborne transmission A new host may be exposed to pathogens by ingesting contaminated food or liquids.”
Airborne transmission “A pathogen that enters a new host by inhalation.”
Bloodborne transmission “A pathogen that may be transmitted through indirect contact such as accidental needlesticks.”
First Element in the cycle of infection Infectious agents
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