Chain Of Infection Flashcards
1
Q
- Infectious agent
A
What causes the disease (pathogen)
2
Q
Reservoir
A
2-place where microorganisms normally live and reproduce
3
Q
Portal of exit
A
How it comes out( of body or non living reservoir)
4
Q
Transmission
A
Direct or indirect
5
Q
Portal of entry
A
A way to enter the body(blood)
6
Q
Host susceptibility
A
Capacity of immune system to produce antibodies