chain of infection Flashcards
1
Q
process of chain of infection
A
- infectious agent
- reservoir
- portal of exit
- mode of transmission
- portal of entry
- susceptible host
2
Q
resident flora aka normal flora
A
microorganisms deep within the body
3
Q
transient
A
microorganisms that can be easily washed away; on the surface of skin
4
Q
what makes a host susceptible
A
- being pregnant
- elderly
- immunocompromised
- students when they are stressed
5
Q
communicable disease
A
a infection or disease that is transmitted to others
6
Q
exogenous infection
A
happen from outside source; kissing someone, touching something then your face
7
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endogenous infection
A
infection that happens from within your body; your own microorganisms attack you
