An Infection Model Flashcards
1
Q
What are some patient factors that affects an infection model?
A
Age, gender, physiological state, pathological state, social factors
2
Q
What other factors can affect an infection model?
A
Calendar time, relative time (incubation periods), place
3
Q
In what ways can infections be transmitted?
A
Direct spread, inoculation, haematogenous, ingestion, inhalation, vector, vertical transmission
4
Q
How can host tissue be damaged?
A
Toxin production, interaction with host defences leading to inflammation
5
Q
What kinds of treatments are used for infections?
A
Symptom relief, antimicrobials, surgery (drainage, debridement, dead space removal)
