Diagnosis and control of infection Flashcards

1
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What are zoonotic diseases

A

diseases which spread from animals to humans

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What is a fomite

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An indirect means of acquiring an infection (ie. via towels)

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3
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What is the difference between a vehicle and a vector

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vehicles = airborne, foodborne, waterborne
vectors = animals
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