Chain of Infection and Breaking it Flashcards
What are the six links in the chain of infection
Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry and susceptable host
What is the infectious agent
The microorganism (germ) that causes an infection
What is the reservoir
An environment which allows the pathogen to live (host)
What is the portal of exit
The path the pathogen exits their host
What is the mode of transmission
How a pathogen moves from one person to the other
What is the portal of entry
How a pathogen enters a susceptable host
What is a susceptable host
Individuals with a weakened immune system
What are some ways you can break the infectious agent link
Rapid identification and prompt treatment
What are some ways you can break the reservoir link
Maintain good health, keep environment clean and have safe food practices
What are some ways you can break the portal of exit link
Wear a mask, safe intimate practices and hand hygiene
What are some ways you can break the mode of transmission link
Hand hygiene, isolation and PPE
What are some ways you can break the portal of entry link
Wear a mask, sanitize environment, safe intimate practices and PPE
What are some ways you can break the susceptable host link
Immunizations, isolation and treatment
What is the respiratory tract
Nose, pharynx and lungs
What is the gastrointestinal tract
Liver to the anus
