Chain of infection/ Stages of transmission Flashcards
1
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Step 1; Source of infectious agent
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pathogen must be present
2
Q
Step 2: Mode of Transmission
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there must by a method which the pathogen can spread from one hosts to another. This can be via direct/indirect contact, droplet, airborne
3
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Step 3: Susciptible Host
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babies, elderly, chronic illness, compromised immunity, cancer patient